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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.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 202 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 320 |
| Engineering & Technology | 320 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 331 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 |

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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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