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About NUIG
NUI Galway (NUIG) — public non-profit university. It is located in Gaillimh, Ireland. NUIG is an active member of European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group.
The university is ranked number 273 in QS World University Rankings 2025. The university is in top-350 of the independent international ranking THE.
At NUIG, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Gaillimh, Ireland
- Establishment year
- 1845
- Students
- 13,911
- International students
- 2,365
- Female students
- 59%
Place in ratings
By subject
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 202 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 320 |
| Engineering & Technology | 320 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 331 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 |
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NUIG tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at NUIG is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Residents of the EU, Switzerland and the UK can study for free at NUIG. For other students, the tuition fee starts from 6,085 USD per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Citizens
- Free
- Bachelor
- 15,409USD/year
- Master
- 6,085USD/year
- Doctorate
- 16,667USD/year
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Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
International Hotel Management
- Study degree
- BComm
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- On campus
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Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Health and Safety
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Environmental Science
- Study degree
- BSc
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- On campus
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Geography and Geosystems
- Study degree
- BSc
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Marine Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Journalism & Media
Film and Digital Media
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Media
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Civil
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical and Electronic
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electronic and Computer
- Study degree
- BEng
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Energy Systems
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Law
Civil Law
- Study degree
- LLB
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Government (Politics, Economics and Law)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Rights
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law and Business
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Computer Science & IT
Business Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
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Computer Science and Information Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
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- On campus
- Study form
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Computer Science and Mathematical Studies
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- On campus
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Digital Arts and Technology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electronic and Computer
- Study degree
- BEng
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Child, Youth and Family (Policy and Practice)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biomedical Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
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- On campus
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Biotechnology
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- BSc
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Environmental Health and Safety
- Study degree
- BSc
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Mental Health Nursing
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Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biomedical Science
- Study degree
- BSc
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Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
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Biotechnology
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- BSc
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Computer Science and Mathematical Studies
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Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
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Education & Training
Arts with Children's Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Children's Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
- Study form
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Computer Science and Mathematical Studies
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Mathematics and Education
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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Psychology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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Social Sciences & Management
Arts with Children's Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Business Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Child, Youth and Family (Policy and Practice)
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Children Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Children's Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Arts (Joint-Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts with Children's Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Civil Law
- Study degree
- LLB
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Arts (Joint-Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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Arts with Children's Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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Civil Law
- Study degree
- LLB
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- On campus
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Commerce with German
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Digital Arts and Technology
- Study degree
- BA
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Arts & Humanities
Arts (Joint-Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
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Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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Film and Digital Media
- Study degree
- BA
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Music
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- BA
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Economics & Business Management
Agricultural Science
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- BSc
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Business Information Systems
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Commerce
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Agricultural Science
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Marine Science
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Commerce with French
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Engineering (Biomedical)
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Performing Arts Studies
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Education & Training
Childhood Speech, Language and Communication Needs
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Education
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Education Leadership
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Evidence-Based Future Healthcare
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Arts & Humanities
Art and Ecology
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Digital Art, Design and Cultures
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- MA
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Drama and Theatre Studies
- Study degree
- MA
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Film Studies - Theory and Practice
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International Contemporary Literatures and Media
- Study degree
- MA
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Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Business and Hospitality
- Study degree
- MSc
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Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation
- Study degree
- MSc
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- Blended
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Exercise Physiology and its Application in Therapy
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- MSc
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Global Hospitality Management and Intercultural Communication
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- MSc
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Hospitality Performance, Revenue and Asset Management
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- MSc
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Engineering & Technology
Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Study degree
- MSc
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Biomedical Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering
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- MSc
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Biomedical Genomics
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Biomedical Science
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- MSc
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Humanities
Applied Multilingualism
- Study degree
- MSc
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Childhood Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Study degree
- MSc
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Conference Interpreting
- Study degree
- MA
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Culture and Colonialism
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- MA
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Drama and Theatre Studies
- Study degree
- MA
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Accounting & Finance
Accounting
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- MA
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Civil Engineering
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- MEng
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Physical Sciences
AgriFood Sustainability and Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
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Art and Ecology
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- MA, MFA
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Astronomical Instrumentation and Technology
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- MSc
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Biodiversity and Land-Use Planning
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- MSc
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Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
- Study degree
- MSc
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Natural Sciences & Mathematics
AgriFood Sustainability and Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
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Astronomical Instrumentation and Technology
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Biodiversity and Land-Use Planning
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Biomedical Engineering
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Biomedical Genomics
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- MSc
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Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
AgriFood Sustainability and Technology
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- MSc
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Art and Ecology
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- MA, MFA
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Biodiversity and Land-Use Planning
- Study degree
- MSc
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Cheminformatics and Toxicology
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- MSc
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Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
- Study degree
- MSc
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Social Sciences & Management
Ageing and Public Policy
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- MSc
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Applied Behaviour Analysis
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- MSc
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Child, Youth and Community
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Consumer Psychology
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- MSc
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Agriculture & Forestry
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Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
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Advanced Languages Skills
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Applied Multilingualism
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Childhood Speech, Language and Communication Needs
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Computer Science & IT
Advanced Languages Skills
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Cheminformatics and Toxicology
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- MSc
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Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
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- MSc
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Cybersecurity Risk Management
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Adolescent Health
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Ageing and Public Policy
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Journalism & Media
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Global Media and Communication
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Journalism
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International Criminal Law
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International Human Rights
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Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Creative Arts - Producing and Curation
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Creative Arts Management
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Digital Cultures
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Bachelor degree at NUIG
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 88.
- GPA
- 2.2
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 88
Master's degree at NUIG
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 88. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at NUIG via online master's programs.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 88
Doctorate degree at NUIG
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 88 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 88
NUIG campus
The city campus of NUIG provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Gaillimh has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at NUIG. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
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What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in Ireland for 2 years. To do this, you must obtain a job seeker visa, which allows you to live and work in the country. Graduates of NUIG are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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