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Trinity College Dublin

Ireland's oldest university, created by royal charter in 1592, on a city-centre campus in Dublin with about 22,000 students. It calls itself Ireland's highest-ranked university and is home to the Book of Kells.

Front Square, Trinity College Dublin
Front Square, Trinity College Dublin · Photo: Adam McGrath (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source

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In numbers

Trinity College Dublin at a glance

22,000Students2026
1,592Founded1592
42%International students (THE data)2027
19.4Students per staff (THE data)2027
5,00,000+Book of Kells visitors a year
Where the money goes

A year's cost, split up

Tuition: EUR 28,760 (about ₹30.5 lakh) · Living: EUR 21,050 (about ₹22.3 lakh) per year. Tuition = non-EU M.Sc. Computer Science, 2027/28. Living = lower end of Trinity's estimated annual living cost for postgraduates (EUR 21,050-27,050), which includes accommodation. A separate annual Student Levies and Charges fee also applies.

Ranking trend

THE World University Rankings, 2024–2026

2024#1342025#1392026#173

Higher on the chart = better rank.

What students say

From official student surveys

28.0%Entire educational experience rated ExcellentStudentSurvey.ie (Irish Survey of Student Engagement) 2023, all students
48.3%Entire educational experience rated GoodStudentSurvey.ie (Irish Survey of Student Engagement) 2023, all students
43.9%Would 'definitely' choose the same institution againStudentSurvey.ie (Irish Survey of Student Engagement) 2023, all students
Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

LevelTuitionIn rupeesFor
UGEUR 23,250 – EUR 30,450 / yearabout ₹24.7 lakh – ₹32.3 lakhnon-EU year 1 fee, 2027/28: EUR 30,450 for Computer Science (TR033) and Engineering; EUR 23,250 for Business, Economic and Social Studies and many arts/humanities courses
PGEUR 24,600 – EUR 28,760 / yearabout ₹26.1 lakh – ₹30.5 lakhnon-EU year 1 fee, 2027/28: Computer Science MSc EUR 28,760; Finance EUR 27,300; International Management EUR 25,150; Business Analytics EUR 24,780; Management EUR 24,600

Rupee figures at ₹106.08 per EUR (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in Ireland.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG)
Recognised: HSC, CBSE (AISSCE), CISCE (ISC). Minimum matriculation: overall average of 80%-85% in six subjects in Grade XII (or five in Grade XII plus one different subject in Grade X). A language other than English and Mathematics must be taken up to Grade X. Competitive courses may need higher.
After a degree (PG)
At least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent from a university in another country. Trinity Business School's guide for India: CGPA 6.8/10.
IELTS
Band B (standard): 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0. Band C (some courses): 7.0, no band below 7.
TOEFL
iBT 90 overall, minimum 21 in writing (Band C: 100, writing 23)
PTE
Band B overall minimum printed as '6369' in the policy, no section below 59 (Band C: 75, no section below 69)
WAIVER
No Indian Class XII English waiver listed in the policy; Duolingo 120 (no sub-score below 100) also accepted
Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

  • Computer Science (BA/BAI, optional integrated M.C.S.), TR033UG · 4 years full-time (optional 5th year master's) · Intake: September
  • M.Sc. Computer Science - Intelligent SystemsPG · 1 year full-time · Intake: September 2027
  • M.Sc. Computer Science - Data SciencePG · 1 year full-time · Intake: September 2027
  • M.Sc. FinancePG · 1 year full-time, on campus · Intake: September 2027
  • M.Sc. Business Analytics (Business Analytics and AI for Management)PG · full-time (duration not confirmed; listed in the 2027/28 fee table) · Intake: September 2027
  • M.Sc. International ManagementPG · full-time (duration not confirmed; listed in the 2027/28 fee table) · Intake: September 2027
Apply

How and when to apply

Route: Non-EU UG and all PG: direct online application to Trinity (EU UG applicants apply via CAO).

Application fee: EUR 55 online application fee per course

  • 31 May 2027 September 2027 (UG, non-EU) · Computer Science TR033 non-EU closing date
  • 30 June 2027 September 2027 (PG) · M.Sc. Computer Science - Intelligent Systems closing date; other courses vary
Funding

Scholarships

  • Indian Scholarships (STEM faculty), undergraduateEUR 36,000 (EUR 9,000 a year over 4 years) fee reduction · Indian nationals resident in India applying for undergraduate courses; competitive
  • Indian Scholarships (STEM faculty), postgraduateEUR 3,000 fee reduction · Indian nationals resident in India offered a taught MSc/MPhil
  • Global Excellence Postgraduate ScholarshipEUR 2,000 to 5,000 (by region), one-time fee reduction · non-EU full-time taught master's; business, engineering, natural sciences and computer science/statistics excluded; 2026/27 cycle shown
After you graduate

Work after study

Ireland's Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): 12 months after a Level 8 (bachelor's honours) degree; Level 9+ (master's) graduates get 12 months renewable for a further 12 (up to 24 months), within overall time limits.

Life there

Life in Dublin

Trinity's campus sits in Dublin city centre, Ireland's capital. Trinity estimates annual living costs for international postgraduates at EUR 21,050-27,050 and undergraduates at EUR 19,937-29,050, including accommodation.

  • Did you know? The Book of Kells, written around the year 800 AD, is kept at Trinity and draws over 500,000 visitors a year.
  • Did you know? Dublin has been a UNESCO City of Literature since 2010 and is home to four Nobel literature laureates: Heaney, Beckett, Shaw and Yeats.
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Real questions

What students, parents and teachers ask

Students ask

What IELTS score does Trinity need?

Standard entry is 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; some courses need 7.0 with no band below 7.

When does the Computer Science MSc close?

M.Sc. Computer Science - Intelligent Systems for September 2027 closes on 30 June 2027 (30 places).

What do students say about Trinity?

In StudentSurvey.ie 2023, 28.0% of Trinity students rated their entire educational experience Excellent and 48.3% Good.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, EUR 55 per course for online applications.

Parents ask

What will one year cost?

For example, M.Sc. Computer Science is EUR 28,760 (non-EU, 2027/28), and Trinity estimates EUR 21,050-27,050 a year to live for postgraduates, including accommodation.

Is Trinity well regarded?

It was founded in 1592 and describes itself as Ireland's highest-ranked university; it is joint 171st in THE World University Rankings 2027.

Can my child work after graduating?

Under Ireland's Stamp 1G, master's graduates can stay up to 24 months (12 + 12) to seek work; bachelor's graduates 12 months.

Teachers ask

Which Indian boards does Trinity accept?

HSC state boards, CBSE (AISSCE) and CISCE (ISC).

What is the minimum Class XII average?

An overall 80%-85% in six subjects, with Mathematics and a language other than English taken up to Grade X.

When is the non-EU deadline for Computer Science?

31 May 2027 for September 2027 entry.

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