Ireland — university guide
The 36 universities in Ireland in 2026
An informative guide to the 36 higher education institutions in Ireland: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
36
Universities
20
Public
16
Private
#149
Best ranking
Trinity College Dublin
3,300 EUR
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Ireland
Based on the 20 universities in Ireland that published their fees.
Min3,300 EURMax22,500 EUR
Universities in Ireland: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
20
Public universities
The public institutions in Ireland
20universities
16
Private universities
The private institutions in Ireland
16universities
10
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
10universities
20
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
20universities
36
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
36universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in Ireland
64programs
List of universities in Ireland in 2026
36 universities listedRoyal Irish Academy
Public3 3 programs· Ireland's national academic institution, founded in 1785, promoting excellence in research across the sciences and humanities.
Royal Irish Academy of Music
Public2 2 programs· A historic Dublin music conservatoire founded in 1848 offering world-class instrumental and vocal training.
American College Dublin
Private7 7 programs· A private college on historic Merrion Square in Dublin blending American and Irish academic traditions.
CCT College Dublin
Private5 5 programs· A private technology college in Dublin focused on computing, data science and cybersecurity.
Dorset College Dublin
Private6 6 programs· A private Dublin college offering programs in business, computing, hospitality and nursing.
Dublin Business School
Private10 10 programs· Ireland's largest private business school: management, finance, law, arts and psychology in Dublin.
Dublin City University
#346Public40 40 programs· A young, dynamic public university in north Dublin, renowned for employability and excellence in education and business.
National College of Art and Design
Public4 4 programs· Ireland's leading art and design college in central Dublin, founded in 1746, spanning fine art, design and visual culture.
Galway Business School
Private4 4 programs· A private business school in Galway on Ireland's west coast, focused on international business and management.
Griffith College Dublin
Private14 14 programs· Ireland's largest private college: law, business, media, design and computing in the heart of Dublin.
Holmes Institute Dublin
Private5 5 programs· A private Dublin institute offering business, management and IT programs with a strongly international student body.
ICD Business School Dublin
Private6 6 programs· A private business school in central Dublin, part of the Kaplan network, focused on management, finance and data analytics.
Independent College Dublin
Private6 6 programs· A private Dublin college renowned for law and business programs in the heart of the Irish capital.
Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Public7 7 programs· Ireland's public campus for the creative industries in Dún Laoghaire: art, design, film, media and psychology.
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Public4 4 programs· A public fundamental-research institute founded in 1940, active in physics, geophysics and Celtic studies.
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Public17 17 programs· A public technological institute halfway between Dublin and Belfast, known for its welcoming international community.
Irish College
Private2 2 programs· A private Irish institution offering programs devoted to the Irish language, culture and heritage.
Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS)
Private4 4 programs· A private Irish college specialising in psychology, counselling and applied humanities, with Dublin and Limerick campuses.
Marino Institute of Education
Private3 3 programs· A Dublin institute dedicated to teacher education for over a century, in association with Trinity College Dublin.
Mary Immaculate College
Public5 5 programs· A Limerick college founded in 1898 specialising in teacher education and liberal arts, linked to the University of Limerick.
National College of Ireland
Private10 10 programs· A respected Dublin college in the IFSC financial district offering business, computing, psychology and education programs.
Portobello Institute
Private6 6 programs· A Dublin institute renowned for programs in education, health, sport and wellbeing, on campus and online.
RCSI University of Dublin
#584Public10 10 programs· The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, a leading health sciences institution founded in 1784 and based in central Dublin.
Setanta College
Private3 3 programs· An Irish college focused on sport science, strength and conditioning and sports psychology, online and on campus.