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4 Best Law Universities in Ireland

Of the 4 Law universities in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin ranks highest at #75 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University College Dublin (QS World #118) and University of Galway (QS World #273). Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #75 (Trinity College Dublin) to #273 (University of Galway); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Trinity College Dublin is cited most (8,069,949 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

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Leinster (2) and Connacht (1) 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.

What the courses look like

The usual length is seven-week course. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Technological University of the Shannon offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Galway is the least expensive at USD 22,000 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

What are the top universities for Law in Ireland?

Trinity College Dublin (QS World #75), 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 Law 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 Law in Ireland?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Law course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run seven-week course.

When do Law courses start in Ireland?

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

Which university has the most Law courses in Ireland?

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

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