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National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, GALWAY, IRELAND
4.05 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
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
108 reviews of National University of Ireland, Galway
HOUSING
by megpc03, Providence College, Providence, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The location of my apartment was perfect - right in the center of the city.
Personal comments:
The 'on-campus' housing is a bit further out of the city than the university itself. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by cristina, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
Literature, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Arts Festival which takes place in July at Galway it is really interesting. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Ramzan, Mordovia state university, saransk, Russia
Medicine, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Its best for me.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Its very charming for me. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Julie, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
Irish is the main language spoken and on signs in western Ireland. I picked up on some and learned to adapt. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Diane, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Conversion rates. Also you go out alot at night and you have to purchase everything from toilet paper to shampoo to milk to trash baags. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Dont eat out alot. Set aside an amount a week (or month) and when it's gone..it's gone. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by mcasad, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, United States
Biology, University of California Education Abroad Program
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
taking both science and nonscience classes at the same time is difficult, and I wish I had known more about the quality of the science dept here, although it probably wouldn't have affected my decision much. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It takes a while to figure out how they have organized things, but it always worked out in the end. FINAL COMMENTS
From Galway you can take day trips or weekend trips all over for really cheap, so it is a good hub to stay in. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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