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About Trinity College Dublin

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Located in the heart of Dublin city, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is Ireland’s leading university.

Diverse Campus

Located on an iconic campus in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, Trinity has over 22,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across our three faculties – Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and Health Sciences. 

Trinity is ranked as the 31st most international university in the world (Times Higher Education Rankings 2024). Trinity has students from over 118 countries outside of Ireland, making it a truly diverse campus.

Undergraduate Degrees

As Ireland’s leading university, Trinity focuses on a rounded learning that makes Trinity graduates so well regarded by employers across the globe.

The Trinity student experience is a chance of a lifetime for personal development in the broadest sense – in tutorials, labs and libraries and through sports clubs, societies, volunteering, and entrepreneurship accelerator programmes.

Trinity offers students an unparalleled experience, with nearly 172 different student-led societies and sports clubs to take part in. The Trinity student experience provides a foundation for success far beyond graduation.

No. 1 Irish University for Graduate Employability

Trinity is the highest rank Irish university on the Best Universities for Graduate Jobs (THE Global Employability University Ranking 2023-24). It has partnered with more than 500 businesses including Mircosoft, Google, IBM, Pfizer, and Roche, offering graduates built-in post-graduation career opportunities and gateways to employment.

Working in Ireland

On graduation, undergraduate students have the option to remain in Ireland to work for one year on the Third Level Graduate Scheme. Eligible postgraduate students can stay for up to two years. Students may also be allowed remain in Ireland for a longer period if they secure employment that meets the criteria for a Work Permit. The US-Ireland Working Holiday Agreement provides a separate one-year work permit for US students, who can apply for this within 12 months of graduating.

Alumni

Since 1592, Trinity has had a strong tradition of intellectual enquiry, scholarship and creativity. Notable alumni include scientists William Rowan Hamilton, Ernest Walton and William Campbell (Nobel laureates), Academy Award nominated actor Paul Mescal, political thinker Edmund Burke, writers Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett (Nobel laureates), and former President of Ireland and UNHCR Mary Robinson. Find out more: www.tcd.ie/alumni/alumni/notable-alumni

Courses

We offer a wide variety of undergraduate degree programmes across our three faculties: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Engineering, Mathematics and Science; and Health Sciences. Many courses include optional modules, to help tailor your degree to suit your interests, incorporating additional elements such as study abroad, innovation, internships, or quantitative research methods. These practical experiences help further boost your skills and enhance employability.

An undergraduate course normally lasts for four years. We have many courses in diverse areas of study including: Arts and Humanities, Social and Human Sciences, Business and Law, Science and Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science, and Health Science. For a full list of courses visit: www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate

Scholarships, Fees and Funding

Tuition fees vary by course and length taken to complete. Fees are also subject to change. For a full list of course fees, please visit: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments.

An online application fee of €55 per course applied for is required for all courses. Please note the online application fee is non-refundable.

Trinity offers a number of scholarship opportunities each year and undergraduate students details are at: www.tcd.ie/study/undergraduate/scholarships-funding

Postgraduate Masters

As Ireland’s leading university, Trinity students receive outstanding academic and personal support throughout their time here. The University is recognised as one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities and our researchers have an exceptional publication record and strong record of grant success.

At Trinity, your professors are inspiring thought-leaders and exceptional voices in their fields. Our research and learning facilities, both curricular and extracurricular, are second to none. Our graduates are outstanding, are held in high esteem by employers and have made an enormous impact in national and global life. We would be thrilled to welcome you into this vibrant, scholarly community where you will be fulfilled both academically and personally in your postgraduate study.

At Trinity we aim to ensure all our students have a positive experience as we educate them to be global citizens and we are proud that postgraduate students continue to come here in significant numbers from around the world. For further information on studying at Trinity visit: www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate .

Postgraduate Courses

Trinity College Dublin offers a range of taught Masters and Doctoral programmes across all the major disciplines including the arts and humanities, business, law, engineering, science, maths, and health sciences. Find out more at www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate

Postgraduate - Scholarships, Fees and Funding

Tuition fees vary by programme and length taken to complete. Fees are also subject to change. Most postgraduate Masters programmes last one year. For a full list of course fees please visit: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments.

Trinity categorises students as either Irish/EU or non-EU international. Most international applicants apply as non-EU international students. Fee status is based on residency, not citizenship. You can determine your fee status here: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments. An online application fee of €55 per course applied for is required for all courses. This fee is non-refundable.

Trinity offers a number of scholarship opportunities each year and funding opportunities for postgraduate students are detailed at: www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/scholarships-funding

Build Your Career

In a competitive job market, today’s graduates need to be adaptable, flexible, and innovative. Trinity instils in its graduates the confidence and capability to build a career that spans industries or addresses pressing societal challenges. By choosing Trinity, you can be sure you’ve taken your first step to a successful career. Our Careers Service is here to support you in seeking employment and with over 151,000 graduates, you will have a strong alumni to support you after graduation. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/why-trinity/careers.php.

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Student gender ratio
62 F : 38 M (1)
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International student percentage
40% (1)
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Students per staff
19.4 (1)
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Student total
20188 (1)

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Subjects Taught at Trinity College Dublin

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Arts and Humanities

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  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

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Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology