Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, ranked No. 1 in Ireland and 161st in the world (Times Higher Education University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation. Located on an iconic campus in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, Trinity has over 21,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across our three faculties – Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and Health Sciences.

With 24 academic schools, Trinity offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across all the major disciplines including the arts and humanities, business, law, engineering, science, maths and health sciences. Full details of the university’s rankings are available at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/why-trinity/index.php.

Trinity is ranked as the 16th most international university in the world (Times Higher Education Rankings 2023). Students and staff hail from 126 countries and 34% of students are from outside of Ireland, making it a truly global campus.

Trinity students are taught by world-leading experts in their field. Alongside nurturing minds and ground-breaking research, Trinity provides a diverse, interdisciplinary and inclusive environment.

Nestled in the heart of Dublin city, Trinity’s bustling 47-acre campus is an oasis in a vibrant and multicultural European capital city. The main campus is home to historic buildings alongside state-of-the-art research and learning facilities, and a fully equipped Sports Centre.

The Trinity Library is one of the world’s great research libraries and you can find some of Ireland’s major research centres in the fields of arts & humanities, nanoscience, and biomedical sciences on the Trinity campus. The University’s central location offers students a unique opportunity to blend a rigorous academic programme with unparalleled access to an array of cultural, social, and professional experiences. Only a few minutes’ walk from Trinity campus, students can discover a wealth of museums, theatres, galleries, cafes, restaurants and historic tourist sites.

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 extra-curricular, 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 Research

Our research continues to address issues of global societal and economic importance. Trinity has developed 19 broad-based multidisciplinary research themes that cut across disciplines and facilitate world-leading research and collaboration within the university and with colleagues around the world. Find out more about Trinity’s Research Themes at: www.tcd.ie/research/themes  

Trinity is also home to 5 leading flagship research institutes:

• Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI).
• Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN).
• Trinity Translational Medical Institute (TTMI).
• Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute (TLRH).
• Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN).

Trinity is the first and only Irish university to join the prestigious ranks of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), Europe’s leading network of research-intensive universities and brings together global experts across all disciplines to offer an exceptional educational experience centred on a research-inspired curriculum. Full details regarding research opportunities at Trinity are available at www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/postgraduate-research.

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 139,000 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.

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

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 170 different student-led societies and sports clubs to take part in. The Trinity student experience provides a foundation for success far beyond graduation.

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

Support Services

As a Trinity student you will receive outstanding academic and personal support throughout your time as an undergraduate. Supports includes one-to-one student mentoring from faculty members, student Global Ambassadors to support international students, and a variety of student counselling services. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/student-experience

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

Trinity students are taught by professors who are experts in their field, who are undertaking ground-breaking research. Alongside nurturing a hunger for discovery, Trinity provides an interdisciplinary and inclusive environment. Trinity is a leading European research university, the only Irish member of the prestigious League of 23 European Research Universities (LERU). Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/research. Trinity is the ideal place to explore new challenges and realise your full potential.

The University’s beautiful campus is shrouded in history and cobblestoned walkways exist alongside cutting-edge facilities and centres of excellence where leading-edge research takes place. These include the University’s new Business School, the Science Gallery, the nanoscience research centre (CRANN), the Long Room Hub Institute for Arts and Humanities, the Biomedical Sciences Institute and The Lir Academy for Dramatic Art.

The Trinity Library is the largest library in Ireland with over 6 million printed volumes. It is regarded as a world class research library and as a Legal Deposit library, receives copies of all material published in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Trinity is also home to the beautiful Old Library and to the historic Book of Kells, as well as other internationally notable holdings in manuscripts and early printed material. 

All undergraduate students are provided with a personal tutor, Trinity are one of the only universities in the world to provide this service. A tutor is a dedicated member of faculty who offers guidance throughout your college experience on academics, personal and professional issues. Student Services including learning development and support, peer mentoring, counselling and career advice make sure students have the foundation to accomplish their goals in Trinity and beyond.

Student life at Trinity is about much more than an academic education, students are also highly encouraged to engage with extra-curricular activities for personal development and a well-rounded education.

There are 170 sports clubs and societies in the University ranging from hockey to rowing, advocacy to investing, animation to zoology, there is a wide range of options to choose from. We are home to the world’s oldest student societies, the ‘Hist’ or Historical Society founded in 1770 and the ‘Phil’ which is the oldest debating society in the world, founded in 1683.

Find out more about student life at Trinity: www.tcd.ie/students/clubs-societies.

Trinity has strategic relationships with esteemed universities across the world and actively encourages students to undertake a study abroad experience.  Trinity students can avail of more than 300 exchange opportunities around the world. Erasmus exchanges take place around Europe to locations such as Spain, France or Germany. Non-EU exchanges can take place further afield in the US, India or Australia for example.

These opportunities will add a global perspective on your studies to make an impact in a globally competitive workplace throughout your career. Find out more: www.tcd.ie/study/study-abroad

Trinity has been named as Europe’s leading university for producing entrepreneurs for the past five successive years (PitchBook Universities Report 2019). Trinity empowers resilient and agile students by facilitating incubation programmes for student-led companies and offers an undergraduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Trinity’s is positioned in a hub of global business activity – Ireland’s Silicon Valley. Students are in-demand for internships, summer jobs and graduate careers. Employers view Trinity as a provider of top-quality graduates. Many companies such as Google, eBay, AirBnB, Microsoft, PayPal, LinkedIn and Facebook have their European headquarters in Dublin, making it an ideal location for ambitious graduates.