Trinity College Dublin builds on its four-hundred-year-old tradition of scholarship to confirm its position as one of the great universities of the world, providing a liberal environment where independence of thought is highly valued and where students are nurtured as individuals and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (43)
- B.B.S. Business Studies and French
- B.B.S. Business Studies and German
- B.B.S. Business Studies and Polish
- B.B.S. Business Studies and Russian
- B.B.S. Business Studies and Spanish
- Bachelor Business Studies and a Language
- B.St.Su. Deaf Studies
- B.D. Divinity
- B.A. English Literature
- B.A. English Studies
- B.A. French
- B.A. German (JH)
- B.A. History
- B.A. History (JH)
- B.A. Italian (JH)
- L.L.B. Law and French
- L.L.B. Law and German
- Bachelor Linguistics (JH)
- Bachelor Modern Language (JH)
- B.Sc. Music
- B.A. Music (JH)
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Philosophy (JH)
- B.A. Religion
- Bachelor Religion (JH)
- B.A. Russian (JH)
- B.A. Spanish (JH)
Social Sciences (32)
- B.A. Economics (JH)
- B.A. English Studies
- B.A. European Studies
- B.A. French
- B.A. Geography (JH)
- Bachelor Geography - Geography and Geoscience
- Bachelor Geography and Geoscience
- B.A. German (JH)
- B.A. Italian (JH)
- L.L.B. Law and French
- L.L.B. Law and German
- B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Russian (JH)
- B.A. Social Policy (JH)
- B.S.S Social Studies
- B.A. Sociology (JH)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (28)
- Bachelor Chemical Sciences
- Bachelor Dental Technology
- B.Sc. Human Health and Disease
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.A. Mathematics (JH)
- B.A. Physical Sciences
- B.Sc. Radiation Therapy
- B.A. Science
- B.A. Theoretical Physics
Medicine & Health (23)
- B.St.Su. Deaf Studies
- Bachelor Dental Science
- Bachelor Dental Technology
- B.Sc. Human Health and Disease
- BM Medicine
- B.Sc. Midwifery
- B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
- B.Sc. Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Radiation Therapy
Business & Management (21)
- B.A. Business (JH)
- B.B.S. Business Studies and French
- B.B.S. Business Studies and German
- B.B.S. Business Studies and Polish
- B.B.S. Business Studies and Russian
- B.B.S. Business Studies and Spanish
- Bachelor Business Studies and a Language
- B.A. Economics (JH)
- B.B.S. Global Business
- B.Sc. Global Business
- Bachelor Joint Honours - Law and Business
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.A. Mathematics (JH)
- B.A. Spanish (JH)
- B.A. Theoretical Physics
Computer Science & IT (12)
- B.A. Computer Engineering
- B.A. Computer Science
- Bachelor Computer Science (JH)
- B.A. Geography (JH)
- Bachelor Geography - Geography and Geoscience
- Bachelor Geography and Geoscience
Arts, Design & Architecture (11)
- B.A. Acting
- B.A. Drama Studies (JH)
- B.A. Film
- B.A. Film Studies (JH)
- B.Sc. Music
- B.A. Music (JH)
- B. Mus. Ed. Music Education
Engineering & Technology (11)
- B.A. Computer Engineering
- B.A. Engineering
Law (5)
- Bachelor Joint Honours - Law and Business
- L.L.B. Law
- B.A. Law (JH)
- L.L.B. Law and French
- L.L.B. Law and German
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- B.A. Social Policy (JH)
- B.S.S Social Studies
- B.A. Sociology (JH)
Education & Training (3)
- B. Mus. Ed. Music Education
- B.A. Psychology
Journalism & Media (2)
- B.A. Film
- B.A. Film Studies (JH)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
About
History
Trinity College Dublin was created by royal charter in 1592 . Its foundation came at a time when many universities were being established across western Europe in the belief that they would give prestige to the state in which they were located and that their graduates, clergy for the most part, would perform a vital service as civil administrators.
Education
Trinity offers an exceptional educational experience centred on a research-inspired curriculum. Courses include many module options, opportunities to studyat leading universities worldwide, and the chance to become involved in our research activities.The students come from every county in Ireland (with over 50% from outside Dublin) and all socio-economic backgrounds. The international students represent 118 different nationalities.
Research
Trinity College has five research institutes these include: Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI), Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN), Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS), Trinity Long Room Hub (TLRH) and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN).
- Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI)
- Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures & Nanodevices (CRANN)
- Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS)
Career
Career Pathways is a college based, individualised transition planning service for students with disabilities as they progress through higher education and move into the workplace. The purpose of Career Pathways is to prepare the student for the world of work.It aims to support students in exploring their career options, to enhance their awareness of their needs, and to support them in managing their disability in the workplace. It also aims to link the individual with employers who are disability aware and who are positive role models.Career Pathways is an innovative service established by Trinity College Dublin.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
98 3
2022
101
2021
101
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
151
2021
151
2020
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
161 -15
2022
146 9
2021
155
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
215 7
2022
222 22
2021
244
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Student Support
- Student Services
Housing services
- The accommodation business unit manages student, staff and visitor accommodation. Some major initiatives introduced since 2014 have seen a redesign of the summer accommodation website, digital media campaigns to increase summer accommodation and the continued promotion of Trinity as a place for visitors to stay during the summer season.
Recent News on Summer Accommodation
- The summer schools programmes are a burgeoning project for the university. Students stay in campus accommodation and utilise otherwise vacant classrooms for morning language classes. The revenue this generates for the College helps to refurbish rooms and upgrade teaching equipme
Library services
The Library of Trinity College Dublin is unique in the complex variety of roles it performs, ranging from a legal depository of British and Irish published works to its place as one of Ireland’s premier visitor attractions. But many of the challenges it faces are ones that will resonate across all universities and libraries, together with other academic and cultural institutions.
ICT services
IT Services
- Username & Passwords
- MyZone - Trinity Email
- Connecting your Device
- IT Services Computer Rooms
- Saving Your Files
- Printing, Scanning and Photocopying
- Buying a Computer or Software
- Useful Links
- Getting Help
Medical services
- Medical Cards (General Medical Service Scheme)
The College Health Service is a recognised Centre of Practice under the General Medical Service Scheme. Eligible students can arrange to register with the service by attending the College Health Service desk at registration or the College Health Centre.
Student Life
Campus life
Trinity is situated in the heart of Dublin's city centre, at the centre of the country's transport hub, in a beautiful campus which contains a wonderful mix of modern and historic facilities (including the country's largest research library).
Sports facilities
Getting involved in sport during your time at university is the best way to meet friends, try new activities, represent your College or simply keep healthy. The state-of-the-art sport facilities are available for use by all students and our varied programme of activity ensures that there is something for everyone – over 50 student clubs, swimming pool, 40+ weekly classes, gym, climbing wall and much more. The Department also runs a Sports Scholarship Programme to assist high performing athletes achieve sporting excellence alongside academic success.
Student clubs
Every student at Trinity College is automatically a member of the Students' Union and/or the Graduate Students' Union. The Students' Union, whose Officers – President, Education, Welfare, Communications and Entertainments Officers are elected by the whole student body, represent student interest and provides a range of student services. In House 6 in Front Square you will find the Students' Union offices, a shop, a travelcard office, fax and photo services and bookshop. The Students' Union Officers are also in House 6 where you can avail of confidential academic and welfare advice services.
Accreditation
- Trinity College Dublin is recognised internationally as Ireland's premier university and is ranked in 61st position in the top 100 world universities by the QS World University Rankings 2013. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2013, Trinity is ranked 129th in the top 200 world universities.
Student Reviews
Trinity College Review!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
This university is gorgeous and has fantastic tutors and lectures.
It used to be a good place
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
When I started my studies at the university I was pleased with my faculty and course, however, after a year, most of the faculty I liked left and were replaced by others who I feel don't do a good job in teaching. Asides from that, the pandemic affected my studies and I feel like I didn't get the experience I'd signed up for.
Great experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I believe the MBA empowers me with tools in finance, marketing and enterprise management. These tools are important to enter management roles after serving as a technical resource for awhile. Even it will help to develop new businesses for scratch. Furthermore, it helps me to build a strong communication skills, strategic thinking, taking up leadership roles, navigating...
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