Why choose Trinity College Dublin?

'Trinity builds on its four hundred-year-old tradition of scholarship to confirm its position as one of the great universities of the world.' (Strategic Plan Update 2006)

As Ireland's first university, Trinity College Dublin has for over four centuries pursued excellence in its teaching and research and has also welcomed the brightest students and staff from all over the world. Our reputation for teaching and research of the highest quality puts the university at the forefront of higher education in Ireland and internationally – our outstanding performance in international rankings is testament to this achievement. Trinity College is currently ranked 49th in the Times Higher Education Supplement Global University Rankings and 13th in Europe.

The benefits of studying at Trinity College

Trinity College is situated in the centre of Dublin, Ireland's vibrant capital city, with over 15,500 students including 2,300 from over 90 different countries. The university offers an exciting international experience where students enjoy a friendly atmosphere and lively social environment in the heart of the city. There are three core faculties covering the following academic disciplines:

• Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics & Science
• Faculty of Health Sciences

State-of-the-art libraries, laboratories and IT facilities stand alongside historic buildings. While Trinity has a long and proud tradition in the arts, humanities and social sciences, it is also at the centre of cutting edge research in neuroscience and is home to the key national research centre for nanoscience.