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3 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in Dublin

Trinity College Dublin leads the 3 Professional Accounting & Finance universities in Dublin at #75 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University College Dublin (QS World #118) and Dublin City University (QS World #410) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 7 matching courses between them.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
3Top pick
DC Dublin City University logo
QS World #410 #7 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Dublin City University

Public University · 4 courses in Professional Accounting & Finance

EUR 15,500 – EUR 21,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1975Founded
19,000Students
3,000International
Admissions open
#410 QS World University Rankings 2026
#7 in Ireland

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #75 (Trinity College Dublin) to #410 (Dublin City University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Trinity College Dublin is cited most (8,069,949 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Leinster (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592. University College Dublin is the largest, with 33,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Dublin City University is the least expensive at USD 20,000 a year and Trinity College Dublin the most at USD 27,000; 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

Which is the best university in Dublin for Professional Accounting & Finance?

Trinity College Dublin (QS World #75), University College Dublin (QS World #118) 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 Professional Accounting & Finance in Dublin?

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 Professional Accounting & Finance in Dublin?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Dublin?

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

When do Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in Dublin?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in Dublin?

Dublin City University, with 4, ahead of University College Dublin (2).

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