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65 Best Master's Programs in Ireland

There are 65 Master's programs in Ireland, spread across 10 universities, typically lasting 1 year. Courses from University College Dublin, University College Cork and University of Galway come first, because those universities rank highest.

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How these courses are ranked

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

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (13), Computer Science & IT (8), Professional Accounting & Finance (6) and Medicine & Health Sciences (6). The usual length is 1 year and 2 years. 86% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (88% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (73% of courses with a stated intake). National College of Ireland offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ireland for Master's?

University College Dublin (QS World #118), University College Cork (QS World #246) 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 Master's 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 Master's course take in Ireland?

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

When do Master's courses start in Ireland?

Fall is the main intake — 88% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Ireland?

National College of Ireland, with 17, ahead of Technological University of the Shannon (12).

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