Overview

What is Computer Engineering?

A computer engineer has mastered the necessary knowledge of mathematics and systems to tackle a whole range of realworld problems. Layered on top of these fundamentals is a set of specialist skills in computing that range from how a computer is designed and constructed to the application of computing power to solve a range of problems from social media to navigation, from medicine to space travel, and many more besides. The impact of computer engineering has been more significant and more pervasive than that of many other disciplines. The smart phone, tablet computers, the Internet and games consoles are all products that were not even imagined 30 years ago, but have now been realised by the ingenuity of computer engineers.

Computer engineers may design computer hardware, write computer programs, integrate the various sub-systems together or do all three. They need good people skills as they often get quickly promoted to management positions.

Graduate skills and career opportunities

The demand for software and system designers will continue to grow within the next decade. When you graduate the Computer Engineering programme of Trinity College Dublin you will find opportunities for employment in software companies, financial institutions, large industrial organisations, research institutions and multinationals in Ireland as well as in Europe, the US and Asia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In the third year, you will learn how computer systems are constructed from the ground up. You will study low-level assembly language programming to develop a deep understanding of what lies beneath the C++ and Java programs you have written in earlier years.

By the time you get to the fourth year, you are ready to undertake a major individual project which you can choose from and extensive menu offered by staff or you can opt to take an internship with an employer in the computer industry (multi-national, local company or start-up).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

EU/EEA Deadline: 1 May

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

300 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 48 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate: H4 Mathematics

Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade C Mathematics

International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 5 Mathematics

Final second level qualification results

IELTS, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency, TOEFL scores, for applicants whose first language is not English

Academic transcripts for each year of third level study and all third level qualifications awarded

SAT, AP or ACT scores (US and Canadian applicants only)

Two letters of recommendation

Passport

Application fee (non-refundable) and application fee payment form

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28250 EUR per year during 60 months.
EU/EEA

4332 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4332 EUR per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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