Quick Summary
Trinity College Dublin, in Dublin, Ireland, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1592. Ranked #87 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 21065 students including 32% from outside Ireland. Known for strengths in English Language and Literature, Classics and Ancient History, Nursing, it maintains an acceptance rate of 33.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Ireland's premier university with a rich history and a vibrant research culture in the heart of Dublin.
Subject Strengths
English Language and LiteratureClassics and Ancient HistoryNursingPerforming ArtsPharmacy
Founded1592
TypePublic
Total Students21065
Intl Students32%
Faculty Ratio17.3:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size47 acres
Affiliated HospitalsSt. James's Hospital, Tallaght University Hospital
AccreditationDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#87
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#134
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#151-200
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD, CPD, Short Courses
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
CRANN, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI), Long Room Hub
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate33.5%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3.3
GRENot Available
GMATRequired for MBA
SAT1290
ACT29
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · February 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the personal statement and ensure standardized test scores are submitted early for non-EU applicants.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€26,300/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€15,200/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€22,600/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€41,555/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableGlobal Excellence Scholarships, Government of Ireland Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$5,400
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD, CPD, Short Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| History | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$68,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExtensive internship programs through the Career Service
Industry Connections
GoogleIntelPfizerMetaPwC
Notable Alumni
Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Mary Robinson, Bram Stoker
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Trinity Sports Centre, Santry Sports Grounds
Student Clubs
Over 120 societies and 50 sports clubs
Library Resources
Legal deposit library, over 6 million volumes, Book of Kells
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Global Exchange Program
Summer Programs
Trinity Summer School