3 Best Business & Management Universities in Dublin

Of the 3 Business & Management universities in Dublin, Trinity College Dublin ranks highest at #75 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University College Dublin (QS World #118) and Dublin City University (QS World #410) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 15 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #75 #1 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Trinity College Dublin

Public University · 4 courses in Business & Management

EUR 21,000 – EUR 28,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1592Founded

20,000Students

6,000International

Admissions open

#75 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Ireland

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2Top pick

QS World #118 #3 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

University College Dublin

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

Business & ManagementBachelor's Degree

EUR 20,500 – EUR 27,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1854Founded

33,000Students

9,000International

Admissions open

#118 QS World University Rankings 2026

#3 in Ireland

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3Top pick

QS World #410 #7 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Dublin City University

Public University · 10 courses in Business & Management

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EUR 15,500 – EUR 21,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1975Founded

19,000Students

3,000International

Admissions open

#410 QS World University Rankings 2026

#7 in Ireland

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #75 (Trinity College Dublin) to #410 (Dublin City University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Trinity College Dublin has the largest research record in this group, with 8,069,949 citations and an h-index of 864.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Leinster (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592. University College Dublin is the largest, with 33,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is four-year programme and Four Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% 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 Trinity College Dublin the most at USD 27,000; the middle of the range is about USD 26,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Dublin for Business & Management?

Trinity College Dublin (QS World #75), University College Dublin (QS World #118) 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 Business & Management in Dublin?

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 Business & Management in Dublin?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Business & Management course take in Dublin?

Most listed courses run four-year programme, with Four Years the next most common.

When do Business & Management courses start in Dublin?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Business & Management courses in Dublin?

Dublin City University, with 10, ahead of Trinity College Dublin (4).

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