Universities and institutes in Ireland
For a small country, Ireland has a strong and varied higher-education sector — from historic research universities to a growing network of Technological Universities focused on applied, career-ready programmes.
Where you might study
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592, set on a historic city-centre campus in Dublin.
University College Dublin
Ireland's largest university, based on a modern parkland campus on the south side of Dublin.
Dublin City University
A modern, enterprise-focused Dublin university known for strong links with industry and technology.
Maynooth University
A research university on a historic campus just outside Dublin, known for the humanities, social sciences, and computer science.
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
A specialist Dublin university focused on medicine, health sciences, and surgical training.
Technological University Dublin
Ireland's first technological university, offering career-focused courses across several Dublin campuses.
University College Cork
A leading research university in Cork, known for its green credentials and historic quadrangle campus.
University of Galway
A long-established university on Ireland's west coast, known for its arts, sciences, and Irish-language heritage.
University of Limerick
A modern riverside university in Limerick, known for cooperative education and strong industry links.
Choosing the right fit
Think about the NFQ level and programme you want, the city you'd like to live in, and your budget. Whichever you choose, make sure the programme is on the ILEP so it qualifies for a Stamp 2 study visa.
Official source: Education in Ireland.