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8 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Ireland

Of the 8 Computer Science & IT universities in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin ranks highest at #75 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University College Dublin (QS World #118) and University of Galway (QS World #273) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 20 courses to choose from.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
UC University College Dublin logo
QS World #118 #3 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

University College Dublin

Public University · 3 courses in Computer Science & IT

EUR 20,500 – EUR 27,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1854Founded
33,000Students
9,000International
Admissions open
#118 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in Ireland
3Top pick
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

University of Galway

Public University · 3 courses in Computer Science & IT

EUR 17,000 – EUR 23,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1845Founded
19,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#273 QS World University Rankings 2025
#5 in Ireland
6Ranked
NC National College of Ireland logo
#14 in Ireland Ireland
#14 in Ireland · by research impact
36,870 citations · h-index 81

How these universities 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Trinity College Dublin is cited most (8,069,949 citations). 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

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Leinster (3) and Connacht (1) 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 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

What are the top universities for Computer Science & IT in Ireland?

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 many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in Ireland?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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