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1 University in Munster

Of the 1 universities in Munster, University College Cork ranks highest at #246 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

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QS World #246 #4 in Ireland Cork, Munster, Ireland

University College Cork

Public University · 4 courses

EUR 18,000 – EUR 24,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1845Founded
24,000Students
5,000International
Admissions open
#246 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Ireland
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University College Cork at #246 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University College Cork is cited most (4,716,214 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Munster (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University College Cork, founded in 1845. University College Cork is the largest, with 24,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 2 master's, 1 diploma and 1 bachelor's. The most common subjects are Life Sciences (1), Agriculture & Environment (1), Chemistry (1) and Marketing (1). The usual length is 12-month duration only. University College Cork offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Munster?

University College Cork (QS World #246) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Munster are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Munster?

Most listed courses run 12-month duration only.

Which university has the most courses in Munster?

University College Cork, with 4.

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