🏅 QS World Rank #75
Trinity College Dublin — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
Ireland’s leading university, its strongest QS position in a decade — QS World Rankings 2027 #75
Trinity College Dublin is a public research university in the centre of Dublin, founded in 1592, and the only constituent college of the University of Dublin. In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is 75th in the world. This guide covers programmes, admission, 2025/26 fees, scholarships, advice for applicants from Pakistan and the questions applicants ask most. Every figure is labeled with its year or ranking edition.
Trinity Overview
Trinity was founded in 1592 under a charter from Queen Elizabeth I and sits on a historic campus in the middle of Dublin. It is the only constituent college of the University of Dublin.
It is known for arts, humanities and literature, and also for computer science, business, engineering and health sciences. Its Old Library houses the Book of Kells.
Trinity Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
Trinity College Dublin is 75th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026. Trinity’s own news page says it “remains by some margin the highest ranked university in Ireland”, describes the result as its strongest position in a decade, and reports that it placed 29th globally in the Sustainability category.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Source: Trinity College Dublin — QS 2027 news (18 June 2026).
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
Trinity is known for:
- Arts, humanities and literature
- Computer science and engineering
- Business — Trinity Business School
- Health sciences and medicine
- Sustainability, where QS 2027 placed Trinity 29th globally
- Mathematics and natural sciences
See the official website for the full list of faculties and schools.
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Admission Requirements
Trinity publishes country-specific entry requirements for international applicants. Confirm all details on its official pages.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application window | Trinity says applications open by 1 November for September 2027 admission |
| Entry requirements | Selected by country. Trinity publishes academic, English language, visa and fee guidance on its country pages. |
| Postgraduate | A relevant degree is required and requirements vary by programme |
| Medicine | Has additional entry steps. Check the official page, because the entrance-test details on the old page could not be confirmed. |
| Documents | Transcripts, identification and language evidence |
Official source: Trinity — International applicants.
Trinity Acceptance Rate
Trinity does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants, so this page no longer quotes the old “about 28%” figure, which had no source. Selectivity varies widely by programme.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on Trinity’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
Trinity’s 2025/26 fee schedule lists these non-EU undergraduate tuition fees:
- Arts, humanities and social sciences: about €22,070 for standard programmes
- Science, engineering, computer science and mathematics: €28,900
- Nursing: €24,890, and Pharmacy: €20,750
- Medicine and Dental Science: up to €57,000
The old “€22,000 to €58,000” range roughly matches this schedule. Fees differ by programme and year, so check the current undergraduate and postgraduate schedules.
Sources: Trinity — Undergraduate fees 2025/26 and Postgraduate fees 2025/26.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship: €2,000 to €5,000 off first-year fees, depending on region, for non-EU students starting in 2026/27. Medicine, dentistry, acting, engineering, natural sciences and computer science and statistics are excluded. Closing dates vary by region (for example 15 June 2026 for “other regions”), so check which region applies to you.
- Postgraduate awards: check Trinity’s postgraduate scholarship page for current awards
- Other aid: compare options in our fully funded scholarships for 2027 guide
- No guarantee: awards are competitive. The “Government of Ireland” line on the old page could not be confirmed, so check eligibility yourself.
Source: Trinity — Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships.
Trinity for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants follow the standard international process:
- Entry: read Trinity’s country page for Pakistan
- English: prepare an accepted test. Our IELTS preparation guides can help.
- Scholarships: check the regional deadline for the Global Excellence award
- Visa: an Irish study visa is required and its rules change
- Budget: plan for Dublin rent and living costs
Campus & Student Life
- The campus is in the middle of Dublin city, near the main shopping and business streets
- The Old Library and Long Room house the Book of Kells
- Cobbled squares and historic buildings sit beside modern research facilities
- Dublin is a major European technology and finance hub
Research & Career Opportunities
- Trinity is research-intensive across arts, sciences and health
- Dublin hosts many technology, finance and pharmaceutical employers
- Trinity Business School and engineering links support careers
- Trinity does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Oscar Wilde, writer and playwright, studied at Trinity
- Samuel Beckett, Nobel Prize in Literature 1969, studied modern languages at Trinity
- William Rowan Hamilton, mathematician and astronomer, studied at Trinity
- Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels, studied at Trinity
Contact & Location
Trinity College Dublin
College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Official website: tcd.ie
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinity College Dublin is ranked 75th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026. Trinity describes this as its strongest position in a decade.
Yes. Trinity says it remains, by some margin, the highest-ranked university in Ireland in QS 2027.
Trinity placed 29th globally in the Sustainability category in the QS 2027 edition, according to its own announcement.
Trinity is best known for arts and humanities, computer science, business and its historic campus with the Book of Kells.
Trinity’s 2025/26 schedule lists about €22,070 for standard arts programmes and €28,900 for science, engineering and computer science. Medicine can reach €57,000.
Yes, including the Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship worth €2,000 to €5,000 for eligible non-EU students. Some programmes are excluded.
Yes. Pakistani applicants should follow the entry requirements on Trinity’s country page for Pakistan.
Trinity says applications for September 2027 admission open by 1 November 2026.
Trinity does not publish one overall rate for international applicants. Selectivity varies by programme.
Check Trinity’s official pages at tcd.ie. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, Trinity’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.