The University of Galway, formerly known as the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), is consistently ranked among the top universities in Ireland. Globally, it typically places within the 301-350 range in the QS World University Rankings and the 351-400 bracket in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Nationally, it holds a strong position, often ranking within the top 5 universities in Ireland. Its reputation for research, particularly in fields like biomedical science, engineering, and humanities, contributes to its standing. Rankings may vary slightly annually based on methodology and performance metrics.