QS World University Rankings 2021 - Top Universities in Ireland
Rank | University |
1 | Trinity College Dublin |
2 | University College Dublin |
3 | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) |
4 | University College Cork |
5 | National University of Ireland, Galway |
6 | Dublin City University |
7 | Maynooth University |
8 | University of Limerick |
9 | Technological University of Dublin |
10 | Griffith College |
1. Trinity College Dublin
This university is also known as Trinity College and University of Dublin and this name has been used for administrative purposes, it is a research university in Dublin, Ireland established in 1592. Queen Elizabeth 1 issued a royal charter for this college in 1952 and the motto of the university is “It will last into endless future times”. This university is Ireland’s oldest university as a research intensive institute and Trinity college is the one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland. Admission to this university is only based on the merit score and the college is famous for the programs in law, literature and humanities.
Courses offered:
- undergraduate courses
- Postgraduate courses
- Microcredentials programs
- CPD programs
2. University College Dublin
It is a public research university in Dublin, Ireland founded in 1854 with the motto of “To the stars, Justice and Equality ”. This university is the largest university in Ireland and also the most prestigious university in Europe. The former name of the university is Catholic University of Ireland and renamed to the current name in 1998.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Graduate programs
- Accredited Professional Education
- Continuing Education
3. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
This is a private educational institution established in 1784 in Ireland and the university’s motto is “Scholarship and Dexterity”. This university is also known as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Science and it is a national body for the surgical branch of medicine. The main campus of the university is located in York street in the central part of the Dublin.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Research programs
- CPD programs
4. University College Cork (UCC)
It is a public university located in Cork and it was established in 1845 as one of the three Queen’s colleges located in Belfast, Cork and Galway. This university was founded by the Irish universities Act and the university name was renamed as National University of Ireland, cork. In 2001, UCC was the first university to achieve ISO standard in energy management.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Microcredentials programs
- CPD programs
5. National University of Ireland, Galway
This university was founded in 1845 and it is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. This university was known as Queen’s college, Galway in 1845 and University college, Galway in 1908 to 1997. From 1997 to 2022 the university name was National University of Ireland Galway and the name was changed to the current name in 2022. Coimbra Group which is a network of established universities in Europe and this university is a member of that.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- PhD and research programs
- Part time evening courses
6. Dublin City University
This university is a public university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland and was established in 1975. This university was created as a National Institute for higher education in 1975 and 1980 first student enrolled the course in this university and got university status in 1989.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Research programs
7. Maynooth University
This university is also known as National University of Ireland, Maynooth but commonly called Maynooth University is a public university and it was one of the youngest universities in Ireland. This university is the only university in town and all the other universities are in cities. The motto of the university is “Truth Strength Courage” and this university consists of two campuses, one is an old southern campus and the other one is a modern southern campus.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Research programs
- Certs and short courses
8. University of Limerick
This university is a public research university in Limerick, Ireland was established in 1972 as higher education and got university status in 1989. This was the first university established since Irish independence in 1922, this university lies in the middle of Shannon river. The motto of the university is “Wisdom for Action” and this university was the first university to offer a eight month work placement as part of the degree programs.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Research programs
9. Technological University of Dublin (TU Dublin)
TU Dublin is the first technological university established in Ireland in 2019 and also this university is the second largest third level institution in Ireland. This university was founded as a result of merging three technology institutions and becoming the eighth university in Ireland and fourth in the capital city of Dublin. The motto of the university is “Infinite Possibilities”
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Research programs
- Part time undergraduate programs
10. Griffith College
This is one of the longest established private institutions in Dublin, Ireland established in 1974. Griffith college is the largest independent higher education institution in Ireland, it has campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. This university has got many awards for providing students with first class lectures and study materials.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Part time programs and short courses
