Established in 1845, National University of Ireland, Galway is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Galway (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Galway. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) is a large coeducational Irish higher education institution. National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NUI Galway also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.