Which university is better in terms of ranking Dublin City University or Trinity College Dublin?
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1 Answer
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Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin both are some of the most reputable universities in Ireland for higher studies. Both universities offer something unique for its international students. According to Times Higher Education, DCU is ranked between #351-400 under the category of “World University Rankings 2025”. Also, Trinity College Dublin is ranked #139 under the “World University Rankings 2025”. Check the ranking table below, which includes the rankings for both universities over the past three years:
University Name
THE University Ranking 2023
THE University Ranking 2024
THE University Ranking 2025
Dublin City University
#401
#401
#351
Trinity College Dublin
#161
#134
#139
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MBA is one of the best courses offered at Dublin City University. With the help of this course, students get to develop communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and leadership skills by getting to work in teams. Mentioned below are the details of the Dublin City University MBA courses:
Particulars | Details |
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Placement Rate | 97% |
Percentage of Graduates Securing Full-time Employment | 86% |
Average Salary | EUR 78,000 (INR 70.5 L) |
Annual Tuition Cost | EUR 19,500 (INR 17.6 L) |
Duration | 12 months / 1 year |
Electives | Accounting, Financial Technology & Innovation, Digital Marketing, Finance, Global Management, Human Resource Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Strategy Management, Business Management, International Accounting & Business, and Insights & Innovation |
Top Industries | Finance, Accountancy, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management Consultancy, Teaching, etc. |
Internships | Available |
Conversion Rate: 1 EUR = INR 90.51
Yes, Dublin City University offers internship opportunities to students through the INTRA (INtegrated TRAining) department. Alongside, the university hosts Summer Internships Fairs each year. Some of the facilities offered by INTRA internships are:
- Provides internships across a range of disciplines including Business, Science, Computing, Engineering and Humanities;
- Connects employers with work-ready students; and
- Helps students identify and evaluate their potential.
The Dublin City University is one of the best ranking Irish institutions as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, securing a country-wide rank of #5.
As far as the global rankings are concerned, DCU ranks #421 as part of the World University Rankings 2025, rolled out by a major university ranking platform.
The same source also ranks it #152 among all colleges & universities in Europe, while for the Sustainability category, the institute ranks #174.
The Dublin City University (DCU), secures a rank of #5 among all colleges & universities based in Ireland, as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.
Shiksha, as part of its course-specific rankings, also ranks some of its courses, as shown below:
Course | Shiksha Popularity Rankings |
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MS | #6 |
M.A. | #3 |
MIM | #3 |
MSN | #5 |
LL.M. | #6 |
Others PG | #7 |
As per the latest rankings of Top Colleges & Universities in Ireland, given out by Shiksha, the University College Dublin (UCD) ranks as the #1 higher educational institute in the country, pipping Trinity College Dublin, to the top spot.
UCD also secures a global rank of #126 as part of the World University Rankings 2025, given by a popular ranking platform.
As per data curated from an unofficial source, the University College Dublin acceptance rate stands at a meagre 20%, making it one of the the toughest Irish universities to secure admissions at.

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