Maynooth

Maynooth University is one of the four National Universities of Ireland and is the second oldest university in Ireland. The area between Dublin and Maynooth, where the university is located, is home to Ireland’s IT industry and the European headquarters of multinational IT companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and Intel. It attracts the attention of many students.

Established: 1795

Number of students: Approximately 14,000

Popular Programs:
Arts, Finance,
Business & Management
IT, Computer Science

Galway

The National University of Ireland, Galway is one of the constituent universities of the National University of Ireland and is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Galway is also famous for its high international reputation, especially in the fields of computer science, English literature, pharmacy, and law.

Established: 1845

Number of students: Approximately 18,000

Popular Programs:
Literature, Celtic Studies, Medicine
Business, Law, Engineering

✔ A wide range of options including part-time degrees, flexible courses, and online learning, in addition to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs
✔ 2000 international students from Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and other countries
✔ Galway, where the university is located, is a typical student town with 15% of the population of 50,000, and the entire city supports students to make their stay comfortable
✔ Galway is a center of Irish culture, home to the first cinema in Ireland and an internationally renowned arts festival.

Dublin

Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I of England, is a traditional university that is one of the “seven oldest universities in the English-speaking world” along with Oxford and Cambridge. It is also known throughout the world as Ireland’s top university. In addition, its alumni include such luminaries as Nobel laureate Ernest Walton (physics) and literary genius Oscar Wilde.

Established: 1592

Number of students: Approximately 17,0000

Popular Programs:
Nursing, Pharmacy, English Literature
Political Science, International Relations
Business, Sociology

✔ In the top 1% of world university rankings
✔ Top in Ireland in terms of research impact, academic reputation and international learning environment
✔ Campus is centrally located in Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, with easy access to train and bus stations
✔ Very international learning environment with approximately 5,000 international students from 120 countries and about 40% of the teaching staff are from abroad

Dublin

Technological University Dublin is Ireland’s first national engineering university, formed by the merger of three engineering universities. The university has introduced internship and practice-based programs to help students gain confidence in their work and careers after graduation. Many of its students have successfully entered the corporate and research worlds after graduation.

Established: 2019

Number of students: Approximately 30,000

Popular Programs
Engineering
Legal, General Business

✔ Small class sizes and a practical-focused teaching format
✔ Over 35 events are held on and off-campus each year with a variety of activities for students to get to know each other
✔ Shopping malls, cinemas, and the famous Dublin Castle and Christchurch Cathedral are located near the campus to enrich students’ life
✔ Over 150 clubs and societies with many activities and clubs to enjoy

Waterford

Waterford Institute of Technology is a national engineering college established in 1970 in Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland. The curriculum is designed with an emphasis on employment, and the internship programs offered by the university are affiliated with various companies to support students in their career development. It is also unique in that students can earn a degree in three years.

Established: 1970

Number of students: Approximately 10,000

Popular Programs:
Science, Biology, Agriculture,
Software Development, Engineering,
Art, Music, Business Administration

✔ Classes are organized in small groups, which is an advantage to have a strong connection between teachers and students.
✔ While Waterford is surrounded by mountains and rivers, all necessities of life are available within the county of living, and the quality of life is high while the cost of living is low compared to large cities
✔ Four campuses are centred in Waterford situated in the southeast of Ireland
✔ Support for international students is provided to students from more than 70 countries in Asia, North America and Africa.

Limerick

The University of Limerick has developed into one of Ireland’s top universities since its founding in 1972 and is renowned for its excellence in research. The campus has also been named “Best Student Campus” on more than one occasion, and in 2019, the Sunday Times selected it as “Ireland’s Outstanding University of the Year”.

Established: 1972

Number of students: Approximately 17,000

Popular Programs:
Legal studies, education, humanities,
Engineering, business studies

Cork

University College Cork is a prestigious institution, having been named Ireland’s “University of the Year” five times in the past. It is a part of the National University of Ireland, ranking third in Ireland and in the top 2% of all universities in the world. It is also famous for its strong medical faculty.

Established: 1845

Number of students: Approximately 21,000

Popular Programs:
Humanities, Business, Law, 
Architecture, Science, Medicine

Dublin

The University College Dublin, with a total enrollment of over 30,000 students, is the largest public comprehensive university in Ireland. It is one of the leading research universities in Europe and is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. The business school, in particular, is of a very high level, and its MBA program is ranked 70th in the world and 25th in Europe.

Established: 1854

Number of students: Approximately 32,000

Popular Programs:
Business, Engineering, Science
Sports Studies, Computer Science

✔ Business school with 3-star accreditation, one of only 60 in the world
✔ Top graduate employability across Ireland for the second year in a row in 2019
✔ The most diverse range of programs offered in Ireland, many of which are highly regarded in the UK and abroad
✔ Over 8,000 international students from 139 countries