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2 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in Ireland

University of Galway leads the 2 Economics & Public Policy universities in Ireland at #273 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Dublin City University (QS World #410) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 2 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Galway has the largest research record in this group, with 3,119,581 citations and an h-index of 490.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. 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 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Dublin City University offers the widest choice, with 1 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

What are the top universities for Economics & Public Policy in Ireland?

University of Galway (QS World #273) 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 Economics & Public Policy 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 Economics & Public Policy in Ireland?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 4 Years.

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in Ireland?

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

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in Ireland?

Dublin City University, with 1, ahead of University of Galway (1).

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