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National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)

University Road, Galway, Ireland
+353-91-493361
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Ranked #7 of 62 attractions in Galway
Type: Educational Sites
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Auckland, New Zealand
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Fab grounds, facilities, atmosphere, The Uni is like it's hidden away. Lots of students or past students often come here to have their wedding photographs done and I don't blame them. Gorgeous.

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Glenside, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We were supposed to sit in on a lecture but the professor never showed. We were able to walk around the campus, and it was gigantic. The people were very friendly though

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I was considering taking on a course at NUIG and had a campus tour. It is an absolutely lovely campus. If you've a couple extra hours, walking around the campus is worth a go.

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Galway, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

It is well worth running down to take a photo of the Aula Maxima and the Quad. If you can time it right you might be able to get a picture of the Virginia creeper in full colour. Sometimes they use some of the rooms in the Aula for concerts and exhibitions too. Have a look at the new bridge... More

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Itasca, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had a great experience touring the campus, it was an impressive institution with a great campus and nice proximity to city life! Nice mix of tradition and innovation / technology.

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Galway, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

this is a beautiful place to walk around. the grounds are kept so well, beautiful flowers etc. the buildings are very interesting to look at. Beautiful walks along the river

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Galway, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

NUI Galway is set along the river Corrib and stretches from the city centre approx. 2 miles west to Dangan. The original 1845 cut-stone Quadrangle building was modelled on an Oxford college and is still extant and in daily use. The University now has 2200 staff and 17000 students. In addition to lecture theatres and laboratories, buildings and facilities include... More

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Shanghai, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

I generally am interested to compare the appearances of various campuses around the world. After we visited Galway Cathedral, it was an easy walk across the street to stroll this interesting campus. The original College, like so many in Northern Europe, was discovered by walking through an arched pasage to find a beautiful courtyard surrounded by impressive architecture. The original... More

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galway
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

great palce in the city near everything.good accommodation nearby.lovely well designed buidings- everyone loves this place and the city.

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Lake Charles, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

A lovely campus, not to far from Galway Cathedral. The campus is beautiful and a must see if traveling to Galway. Just a brief walk around should suffice. It really is beautiful.

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