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Top universities in Ireland 2024
One of the safest and most tolerant countries in the world, Ireland has increasingly become a popular destination with many international students.
Their vibrant and inclusive communities, range of breathtaking scenic attractions as well as multiple world class universities are some of the factors that have charmed both students and parents alike.
Another trait is that Irish schools and universities are globally connected, and graduates of Irish education institutions have access to opportunities in many different careers all over the world.
Whether you are seeking to pursue your foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate pathways in Ireland, university rankings can provide a sense of whether the institution is right for you.
Ranking providers like the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World (THE) University Rankings are globally recognised, often used by students as part of their research before applying to study abroad.
With that, we’ve compiled the top universities in Ireland for 2024 below, with data from the latest QS World University Rankings and THE World University Rankings.
QS top universities in Ireland 2024
Rank | University | Global rank |
1. | Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin | 81 |
2. | University College Dublin | 171 |
3. | University of Galway (previously National University of Ireland Galway) | 289 |
4. | University College Cork | 292 |
5. | University of Limerick | 426 |
6. | Dublin City University | 436 |
7. | Maynooth University | 801–850 |
8. | Technological University Dublin | 851–900 |
THE top universities in Ireland 2024
Rank | University | Global rank |
1. | Trinity College Dublin | 161 |
2. | University College Dublin | 201–250 |
3. | RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences | 251–300 |
4. | University of Galway (previously National University of Ireland Galway) | 301–350 |
5. | University College Cork | 301–350 |
6. | Dublin City University | 401–500 |
7. | University of Limerick | 401–500 |
8. | Maynooth University | 401–500 |
9. | Technological University Dublin | 1001–1200 |
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