26 out of 35
- Universities in Ireland
- Ranked in at least one ranking
25
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Ireland
- (20 institution and 5 subject rankings)
20
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Ireland
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Ireland
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Ireland
- 19 Jan, 2022: Latest THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education from THE Times Higher Education, UK. in position #12.
- 15 Dec, 2021: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. University College Dublin with highest ranking among universities in Ireland ranked #255.
- 24 Nov, 2021: THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education updated with Trinity College Dublin in position 137.
- 14 Nov, 2021: Latest Good University Guide Ireland - The Times from The Times/CAO, HEA. 17 universities from Ireland appear in this ranking.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Ireland
Agricultural Sciences
#16
University College Dublin
Veterinary Science
#23
University College Dublin
English Language & Literature
#25
Trinity College Dublin
Classics & Ancient History
#29
Trinity College Dublin
Sports Related Subjects
#34
University College Dublin
Library & Information Management
#45
University College Dublin
Education
#76
University of Limerick
Chemistry
#77
Trinity College Dublin
Law
#99
Trinity College Dublin
Engineering - Civil & Structural
#101
University College Dublin
Rankings of universities in Ireland 2022
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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#4
National University of Ireland - Galway
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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#7
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(80 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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#8
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(198 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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#9
Technological University Dublin
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 02 September, 2021] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 08 June, 2021] |
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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#11
Waterford Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(219 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#12
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(116 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#13
Limerick Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(73 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#14
Dublin Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(296 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 16 September, 2021] |
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 27 April, 2021] |
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#15
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(68 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#16
Institute of Technology Sligo
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(230 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#17
Dublin Institute For Advanced Studies
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 10 June, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#18
Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(33 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#19
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(14 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#21
National University of Ireland, System
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(11 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#22
Institute of Technology Carlow
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(292 reviews)
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Good University Guide Ireland - The Times
[Published 14 November, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#23
Athlone Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(103 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#24
National College of Art and Design
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#25
Institute of Technology, Tralee
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(33 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#26
Royal Irish Academy of Music
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#27
Institute of Technology Tallaght
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(83 reviews)
#28
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(66 reviews)
#30
Cork, University College
#31
Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, University College Dublin
#32
Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth
#33
All Hallows College
#34
Carlow College
#35
Shannon College of Hotel Management
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Ireland Key Facts for International Students
Time: GMT +1
Telephone country code: +353
- Religion:
- Catholicism 78%
- Anglican 3%
- Islam 1%
- Neo-paganism (Wicca, Druidry...) 1%
- Atheist, agnostic and unclassified 10%
- Other religions: Hinduism, Buddhism 7%
- Largest cities in Ireland:
- 1. Dublin: 1,000,000
- 2. Cork: 200,000
- 3. Dun Laoghaire: 185,000
- 4. Limerick: 90,000
- 5. Galway: 71,000
Largest international airport in Ireland:
Dublin Airport (DUB): 25.049.335 Passengers/Year; 2 Terminals; 10 km. from Dublin city center
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Ernest T.S. Walton (Trinity College, 1951)
Map with location of universities in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin ranks #1 in Ireland in our meta ranking composed of 102 university rankings.
Among all universities in Ireland Trinity College Dublin is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 35 rankings where Trinity College Dublin is listed.
University College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the University College Dublin.
University College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Medicine & Health (Veterinary Science). See all rankings for the University College Dublin.
Trinity College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Languages & Literature (English Language & Literature). See all rankings for the Trinity College Dublin.
Trinity College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Social Studies & Humanities (Classics & Ancient History). See all rankings for the Trinity College Dublin.
University College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Sports Science (Sports Related Subjects). See all rankings for the University College Dublin.
University College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Computer Science (Library & Information Management). See all rankings for the University College Dublin.
University of Limerick is ranked best in Ireland for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Limerick.
Trinity College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Trinity College Dublin.
Trinity College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Trinity College Dublin.
University College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Engineering (Engineering - Civil & Structural). See all rankings for the University College Dublin.
Trinity College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Arts Visual & Performing (Arts and Humanities). See all rankings for the Trinity College Dublin.
Dublin City University is ranked best in Ireland for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies). See all rankings for the Dublin City University.
University College Dublin is ranked best in Ireland for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University College Dublin.
Ranking publishers
4icu
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 30 January, 2021
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 9665
- Published:
- 08 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 26 April, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 2400
- Published:
- 02 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 1599
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 398
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Europe:
- Scientific Efficiency 23%
Scientific Potential 15%
Graduates on the labour market 15%
Internationalisation 15%
Prestige 14%
Learning Conditions 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 8701
- Published:
- 10 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1699
- Published:
- 16 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 27 April, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 828
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 11016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 10529
- Published:
- 02 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 485
- Published:
- 24 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global University Employability Ranking - Times Higher Education:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 416
- Published:
- 28 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 365
- Published:
- 19 January, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 889
- Published:
- 23 June, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 1118
- Published:
- 21 April, 2021
The Times/CAO, HEA
- Universities:
- 36
- Published:
- 14 November, 2021
Thomson Reuters
- Universities:
- 100
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
Urap
- Universities:
- 6002
- Published:
- 15 December, 2021
Us News
- Universities:
- 3249
- Published:
- 25 October, 2021
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%