Top Universities in Ireland 2020

Being 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, a 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.

For those who 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 2020 below, with data from the latest QS World University Rankings and THE World University Rankings.

QS Top Universities in Ireland

Rank	University	Global Rank
1	Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin	108
2	University College Dublin	185
3	National University of Ireland Galway	259
4	University College Cork	310
5	Dublin City University	429
6	University of Limerick	521-530
7	Maynooth University	701-750
8	Dublin Institute of Technology	751-800

THE Top Universities in Ireland

Rank	University	Global Rank
1	Trinity College Dublin	164
2	Royal College of Surgeons	201-250
3	University College Dublin	201-250
4	National University of Ireland, Galway	251-300
5	Maynooth University	301-350
6	University College Cork	301-350
7	University of Limerick	501-600
8	Dublin City University	601-800
9	Technological University Dublin	801-1000