Host University for Galway, Ireland

The USAC program is located on the National University of Ireland, Galway campus. The university was founded in 1845 as Queen’s College Galway and today there are over 18,000 students attending classes on the 260-acre campus, which is situated along the banks of the River Corrib. The original university buildings and old stone quadrangle are flanked by new buildings, reflecting the steady growth of the university. The university is among the world's highest ranked universities, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.