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Which university is better among DCU and Trinity College Dublin?

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Manashjyoti Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

9 months ago

Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin are some of the most prominent universities in Ireland for higher education. Both universities offer something unique for its international and domestic students. Also, every university have its merits and demerits. When choosing a university, students must check factors such as placement rate, fees, location, programs, scholarships offered, and more. Each student has their own needs and requirements. Check the comparison listed between DCU and Trinity College Dublin. This comparison will surely help students in gaining more clarity on these universities respectively:

Parameters	DCU	Trinity College Dublin
Shiksha Popularity Rankings	#5	#2
Average Salary	INR 57.66 LPA	INR 69 LPA
Popular Programs	Engineering \| Computer Science \| BSc	Computer Science \| Finance \| Arts
Location	Dublin, Ireland	Dublin, Ireland
Annual Tuition Cost	UG - INR 10.34 L - 16.97 L \| PG - INR 7.33 L - 22.09 L	UG - INR 12.16 L - 48.6 L \| PG - INR 5.39 L - 43.86 L

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