Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Galway. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 44 | $18,508 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 42 | $21,301 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 27 | $33,174 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 23 | $21,301 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 23 | $17,460 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 23 | $17,460 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 17 | $17,460 | See → |
| Social sciences | 15 | $16,878 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 14 | $22,104 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 12 | $23,746 | See → |
| Business & management | 11 | $24,153 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 10 | $16,878 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 9 | $23,746 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $33,174 | See → |
| Psychology | 9 | $16,878 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 3 | $22,465 | See → |
Costs and entry
122 courses mention scholarships. 39 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Galway
The job market for the University of Galway's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Ireland.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Galway cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,301 a year; half of the University of Galway's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $17,460 and $23,746. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $33,174, social sciences $16,878.
How is the University of Galway ranked?
The University of Galway is ranked #284 by QS (2026) and #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#51) and Performing Arts (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Galway need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (104 of the 145 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Galway offer?
291 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (44), humanities & languages (42) and engineering & technology (27).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Galway's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, QS subject rankings 2025.