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5 Best Computer Science Universities in Ireland

Of the 5 Computer Science universities in Ireland, University College Dublin ranks highest at #118 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Dublin City University (QS World #410) and Technological University Dublin (#10 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 #118 (University College Dublin) to #410 (Dublin City University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College Dublin has the largest research record in this group, with 7,027,348 citations and an h-index of 666. 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

The split is 5 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Leinster (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University College Dublin, founded in 1854. University College Dublin is the largest, with 33,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 3 bachelor's, 1 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and Four Years. 83% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). National College of Ireland offers the widest choice, with 2 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 College Dublin the most at USD 26,000; 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 in Ireland?

University College Dublin (QS World #118), Dublin City University (QS World #410) and Technological University Dublin (#10 in Ireland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science 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 in Ireland?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science course take in Ireland?

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

When do Computer Science 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 courses in Ireland?

National College of Ireland, with 2, ahead of Technological University Dublin (1).

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