University of Galway was established in 1845 and is one of Ireland's foremost centres of academic excellence. University of Galway ranks among the top 2% of Universities in the world based on data from QS World University Rankings and is the Sunday Times University of the Year. With over 17,000 students, University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence. University of Galway has earned national and international recognition as a research-led community with a commitment to top-quality teaching. At University of Galway, there is a strong connection to the Irish language; in addition, volunteering and community outreach play a strong role in academic life. University of Galway is a registered charity RCN 20002107.