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4 Best Bachelor's Engineering Universities in Ireland

Of the 4 Bachelor's Engineering universities in Ireland, University of Galway ranks highest at #273 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is followed by Dublin City University (QS World #410) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (#13 in Ireland). Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

University of Galway

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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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
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3Top pick
DI Dundalk Institute of Technology logo
#13 in Ireland Ireland

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Public University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
600Students
—International
Admissions open
#13 in Ireland · by research impact
57,100 citations · h-index 89
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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #273 (University of Galway) to #410 (Dublin City University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Galway is cited most (3,119,581 citations). 1 university 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

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Connacht (1) and Leinster (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Galway, founded in 1845. University of Galway is the largest, with 19,000 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (8), Manufacturing Engineering (2) and Civil Engineering (1). The usual length is 4 Years BEng 5 Year MEng and 3 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Galway offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Dublin City University is the least expensive at USD 20,000 a year and University of Galway the most at USD 22,000; 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 Engineering?

University of Galway (QS World #273), Dublin City University (QS World #410) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (#13 in Ireland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Engineering 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 Engineering in Ireland?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Engineering course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 4 Years BEng 5 Year MEng, with 3 Years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Engineering courses start in Ireland?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Engineering courses in Ireland?

University of Galway, with 6, ahead of Dundalk Institute of Technology (3).

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