The Difference Your Gift Will Make
By securing essential funding, Galway University Foundation strives to enhance the university’s programs, expand its facilities, and create an environment where students can thrive.
The tireless commitment of our donors has seen us raise in excess of €250 million (including leveraged funds) since 1998 which has supported a wide range of projects to date. Our ambitious plans continue into the future, focusing on 3 core areas of support:
Inspiring Minds
Opening doors to endless opportunity
We are dedicated to supporting students at every step of their academic journey, ensuring they have the resources, guidance, and opportunities to succeed. Breaking down barriers to access at third-level education can transform the trajectory of students' lives, unlocking opportunities that were once out of reach. Together, we empower students to realise their full potential, achieve their goals, and make a lasting impact on the world.
Creating a 21st Century Campus
Since the construction of our iconic quadrangle building in 1845, we have grown from just 68 entrants to almost 20,000 students from across the globe.
The diversity of our students and the technologies and buildings we use to engage them in learning have expanded and evolved.
Our university campus now has over 90 buildings within a site of 105 hectares of land. Our ambitious plans for campus development comprises innovative building design underpinned by sustainable infrastructure that responds to the changed nature of university teaching and learning.
Driving Research and Innovation
Supporting a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching and learning.
University of Galway's ambitious research agenda responds to society’s most pressing challenges. Our greatest resource is our collaboration of world class educators and researchers who harness talent, drive creativity and innovation; and cultivate entrepreneurialism to the benefit of our region, country and the world.
From cancer research and clinical trials to biomedical science and engineering research, our research projects are having a direct impact on so many lives right across the globe.