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2 Best Social Work Universities in Ireland

Of the 2 Social Work universities in Ireland, University College Dublin ranks highest at #118 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Technological University of the Shannon. The universities on this list offer 2 matching courses between them.

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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 (7,061,468 citations). 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

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

The usual length is 2 years. 100% are full-time. Technological University of the Shannon offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Social Work in Ireland?

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

How many public universities offer Social Work in Ireland?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Work course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 2 years.

Which university has the most Social Work courses in Ireland?

Technological University of the Shannon, with 1, ahead of University College Dublin (1).

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