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4 Best Media & Communication Universities in Ireland

Of the 4 Media & Communication universities in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin ranks highest at #75 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Galway (QS World #273) and Technological University Dublin (#10 in Ireland). Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

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QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

University of Galway

Public University · 4 courses in Media & Communication

EUR 17,000 – EUR 23,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1845Founded
19,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#273 QS World University Rankings 2025
#5 in Ireland

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #75 (Trinity College Dublin) to #273 (University of Galway); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Trinity College Dublin has the largest research record in this group, with 8,069,949 citations and an h-index of 864. 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 4 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Leinster (1) and Connacht (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592. Technological University Dublin is the largest, with 28,500 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 4 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Galway offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Galway is the least expensive at USD 22,000 a year and Trinity College Dublin the most at USD 27,000; the middle of the range is about USD 27,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ireland for Media & Communication?

Trinity College Dublin (QS World #75), University of Galway (QS World #273) 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 Media & Communication in Ireland?

Of those with published fees, University of Galway is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Media & Communication in Ireland?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Ireland?

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

When do Media & Communication courses start in Ireland?

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

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in Ireland?

University of Galway, with 4, ahead of Griffith College (2).

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