The College opened for students in October 1849. In 1929, the College was given a special statutory responsibility in respect of the use of the Irish language as a working language in the College. Galway, with a population of 65,000, is the ideal European university town. Galway has been enjoying an economic boom with a concomitant quickening of pace in its cultural and social life, yet it still retains a powerful and intimate sense of community. Instruction takes place in a variety of formats including lectures, seminars, tutorials, research, field work, and independent studies.
Unpaid internships are available.
Students may receive 12-16 Emory credits per semester.