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2 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in Ireland

University College Dublin tops our list of 2 Languages & Linguistics universities in Ireland at #118 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Galway (QS World #273). The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland
#273 QS World University Rankings 2025
#5 in Ireland

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #118 (University College Dublin) to #273 (University of Galway); 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 7,027,348 citations and an h-index of 666.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Leinster (1) and Connacht (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Galway, founded in 1845. 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 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 University College Dublin the most at USD 26,000; 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

What are the top universities for Languages & Linguistics in Ireland?

University College Dublin (QS World #118) 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 Languages & Linguistics 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 Languages & Linguistics in Ireland?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in Ireland?

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

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in Ireland?

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

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in Ireland?

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

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