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7 Best Bachelor's Business & Management Universities in Ireland

Of the 7 Bachelor's Business & Management universities in Ireland, University College Dublin ranks highest at #118 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Galway (QS World #273) and Dublin City University (QS World #410). Across the whole list there are 36 courses to choose from.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

University of Galway

Public University · 10 courses in Bachelor's Business & Management

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EUR 17,000 – EUR 23,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1845Founded
19,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#273 QS World University Rankings 2025
#5 in Ireland
3Top pick
DC Dublin City University logo
QS World #410 #7 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
#410 QS World University Rankings 2026
#7 in Ireland
5Ranked
NC National College of Ireland logo
#14 in Ireland Ireland
#14 in Ireland · by research impact
36,870 citations · h-index 81
6Ranked
TU Technological University of the Shannon logo
Ireland
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #118 (University College Dublin) to #410 (Dublin City University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College Dublin has the largest research record in this group, with 7,027,348 citations and an h-index of 666. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Leinster (2) and Connacht (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Galway, founded in 1845. University College Dublin is the largest, with 33,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 94% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (91% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (32% of courses with a stated intake). Dublin City University offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Dublin City University is the least expensive at USD 20,000 a year and University College Dublin the most at USD 26,000; the middle of the range is about USD 22,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ireland for Bachelor's Business & Management?

University College Dublin (QS World #118), University of Galway (QS World #273) and Dublin City University (QS World #410) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Business & Management in Ireland?

Of those with published fees, Dublin City University is the least expensive at about USD 20,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Business & Management in Ireland?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Business & Management course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Business & Management courses start in Ireland?

Fall is the main intake — 91% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Business & Management courses in Ireland?

Dublin City University, with 10, ahead of University of Galway (10).

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