Best Science Universities in Ireland
University College Dublin tops our list of 0 Science universities in Ireland at #118 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University College Cork (QS World #246) and University of Galway (QS World #273). The universities on this list offer 12 matching courses between them.
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How these universities 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 7,061,468 citations and an h-index of 669.
Public, private and where they are
The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Leinster (2), Munster (1) and Connacht (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University College Cork, founded in 1845. University College Dublin is the largest, with 33,000 students.
Levels, lengths and start dates
By level: 11 bachelor's and 1 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (4), Physics (4), Chemistry (1) and Marine Science (1). The usual length is 4 years and 1 + 3 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 6 of these courses.
What it costs
We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Dublin City University is the least expensive at USD 20,000 a year and University College Dublin the most at USD 26,000; the middle of the range is about USD 23,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top universities for Science in Ireland?
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 Science 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 many public universities offer Science in Ireland?
4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.
How long does a Science course take in Ireland?
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1 + 3 Years the next most common.
When do Science courses start in Ireland?
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.
Which university has the most Science courses in Ireland?
University of Galway, with 6, ahead of Dublin City University (4).
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