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20 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in Ireland

Across Ireland, 8 universities offer 20 Computer Science & IT programs — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University of Galway.

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Diploma in Ai for Business

Griffith College — Griffith College’s Professional Diploma in AI for Business covers AI’s evolution, key terms, and current applications with ethical and societal impacts. The course also u...

DiplomaLevel
12 weeksDuration
Full TimeMode
OctoberIntake
Computer Science & IT
8Bachelor's Degree
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QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Business Information Systems)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Science (Business Information Systems) at University of Galway combines business knowledge with technology skills. Year 1 covers foundations such as Manag...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Computer Science & IT
10Bachelor's Degree
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QS World #410 #7 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence

Dublin City University — Dublin City University offers the BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence, combining chemistry fundamentals with AI applications in chemistry using data analytics,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Computer Science & IT
11Bachelor's Degree
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QS World #410 #7 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Computing for Business

Dublin City University — Computing for Business at Dublin City University is a BSc that combines programming and cloud computing topics with UX design, data analytics, and digital business. Stude...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Four YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Computer Science & IT

How these courses are ranked

4 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. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 8 bachelor's, 8 master's, 1 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1 year. 85% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (62% of courses with a stated intake). National College of Ireland offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ireland for Computer Science & IT?

Trinity College Dublin (QS World #75), University College Dublin (QS World #118) and University of Galway (QS World #273) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT 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 long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT 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 Computer Science & IT courses in Ireland?

National College of Ireland, with 8, ahead of University of Galway (3).

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