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4 Best Bachelor's Psychology Universities in Ireland

Of the 4 Bachelor's Psychology 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 National College of Ireland (#14 in Ireland). Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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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 (3,126,283 citations).

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

The usual length is Four Years and 4 years. 83% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (33% of courses with a stated intake). Dublin City University offers the widest choice, with 3 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 Psychology?

University of Galway (QS World #273), Dublin City University (QS World #410) and National College of Ireland (#14 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 Psychology 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 Psychology in Ireland?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Bachelor's Psychology courses start in Ireland?

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

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

Dublin City University, with 3, ahead of National College of Ireland (1).

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