National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, GALWAY, IRELAND
Description:
National University of Ireland Galway (Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh) was founded as one of the three original colleges of the Queen's University, established under the provisions of the Act 8 and 9 Victoria in 1845. The College opened for students in October 1849. Since the 1960s the University has experienced significant and continuous growth, both in its stock of buildings, facilities and physical resources and also in the numbers of its students and staff. Its student body during the 1997/98 academic year is over 7000, with academically strong programmes of teaching and research throughout its seven Faculties.
93% of students recommend
108 reviews
5 5-star reviews of National University of Ireland, Galway
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Was very nice
Personal comments:
Excellent This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
![]()
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
![]()
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
![]()
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
WAS EXCELLENT AFTER THE FIRST MONTH This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
![]()
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
more Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
![]()
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
VERY NICE PLACE TO GO In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
MEET IRISCH PEOPLE THEY ARE VERY NICE FINAL COMMENTS
BRING A RAIN COAT AND BUY A BICICLE This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
|
Mobility Sponsors
|