2 Best Master's Computer Science & IT Universities in Ireland

University College Dublin leads the 2 Master's Computer Science & IT universities in Ireland at #118 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. National College of Ireland (#14 in Ireland) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

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

University College Dublin

Public University · 2 courses in Master's 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

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2Top pick

#14 in Ireland Ireland

National College of Ireland

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Computer Science & IT

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—International

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#14 in Ireland · by research impact

36,870 citations · h-index 81

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University College Dublin at #118 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University College Dublin is cited most (7,027,348 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Leinster (1) 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.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Artificial Intelligence (3), Computer Science & IT (1), Data Science (1) and Cybersecurity (1). The usual length is 1 year and 2 years. 75% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). National College of Ireland offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University College Dublin (QS World #118) and National College of Ireland (#14 in Ireland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Computer Science & IT in Ireland?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Computer Science & IT course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Master's 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 Master's Computer Science & IT courses in Ireland?

National College of Ireland, with 6, ahead of University College Dublin (2).

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