Galway Business School (GBS) is an independent provider of higher education based in Salthill, Galway, on the west coast of Ireland. 

GBS has been welcoming learners, Irish, European and international, to study with GBS since 2000.

GBS is a small, focused institution that offers honours degree programmes in business and related fields, alongside short certificate programmes and part-time options. 

The scale is one of the strengths: classes are small, lecturers know their students, and decisions are made close to the people they affect.

1. Small class sizes that allow for genuine engagement between learners and lecturers

2. Practical, work-relevant programmes designed in dialogue with employers and updated regularly

3. A diverse international community drawn from across Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond

4. Flexible study options including full-time, part-time and pathway routes

5. A strong network of supports for academic, welfare and careers needs

6. A beautiful place to study — Salthill is a coastal suburb of Galway with the Atlantic on one side and the city centre a short walk away

GBS is a QQI-accredited higher education provider. 

The programmes are validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and lead to awards on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). 

GBS is authorised by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to use the TrustEd Ireland international education mark. 

TrustEd Ireland is the statutory mark that signals to international learners that a provider has met rigorous national standards for quality, governance and learner protection.