Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College Dublin is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin and remains, by some margin, Ireland’s highest-ranked university. It placed 75th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 — its strongest position in a decade — driven by strong scores in international faculty, international students, and sustainability, where it ranked 29th globally.

International undergraduate applicants apply directly through Trinity’s international application portal, requiring secondary school results equivalent to Irish Leaving Certificate standards. Postgraduate applicants need a relevant Bachelor’s degree, typically a 2:1 or equivalent, plus English proficiency proof for non-native speakers.

Trinity evaluates international applicants primarily on academic transcripts and predicted or achieved grades, with Medicine requiring additional entrance testing (HPAT-Ireland). Trinity places notable emphasis on international diversity in its admissions strategy, reflected in its strong International Students score in QS 2027.

Trinity offers the Trinity International Scholarship, providing partial tuition fee waivers for high-achieving international undergraduate applicants, alongside numerous faculty-specific postgraduate scholarships and Ireland’s Government of Ireland scholarships for research students.

Trinity’s historic campus sits in the heart of Dublin city centre, featuring the iconic Old Library housing the Book of Kells, cobblestone quadrangles, and a rare blend of centuries-old architecture with modern research facilities just steps from Dublin’s main shopping and business districts.