Why Study at Trinity College Dublin?
Ireland’s Leading University
Welcome to Trinity, the #1 university in Ireland. For over 400 years, we have inspired a diverse community of brilliant thinkers. Whether starting your undergraduate journey or pursuing postgraduate research, Trinity offers a world-class education in the heart of Dublin.
World Rankings
International Recognition: Trinity's Reputation as Ireland's #1 University
According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, Trinity continues to lead higher education in Ireland, placing 75th globally. The university also maintains a top-100 position globally across 22 subjects.1. Find out more about rankings.
1 QS World University Rankings 2026
Your Career
Global Employability: Professional Success and Career ROI for Graduates
Ranked 91st in the world for Graduate Employability 2, Trinity is committed to preparing its students for the ever-changing challenges of the 21st century workplace. To find out more about careers please click here.
Trinity also encourages innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, providing incubation programmes for student-led companies, and has been named as Europe’s leading university for producing venture backed entrepreneurs.
2 QS World University Graduate Employability Rankings 2022Study Abroad
A Global Campus: Ireland's Most International University Experience
Trinity also ranks as the 35th most international university in the world 3. The university provides an ever-expanding number of opportunities for students to undertake a global mobility experience at one of our many partner universities overseas.
Find out more about study abroad and exchange.
3 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
Dublin
The Dublin Experience: Studying in Europe's Tech Hub and the World's 2nd Safest Country
The Trinity campus is located in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland which is both the world's 2nd safest country 4 and ranks as 6th in the world for Higher Education 5.
Learn more about Trinity's location.
4 Global Peace Index 2024
5 Best Countries in the World for Higher Education 2024
Student Life: Socieites, Sports, and the Trinity Experience
With almost 168 clubs and societies, including many international groups, there's something for everyone. At Trinity, involvement in student organisations is not seen as just a hobby, but an integral part of your education. Find out more about clubs and societies.
World Class Research and LERU Membership
Our students receive world-class education in a research-centred, collaborative environment and have the opportunity to work with global leaders in their field. Trinity is also the only Irish member of the prestigious League of 23 European Research Universities (LERU). Find out more about Trinity research.
Joining a Global Network of Distinguished Alumni
Trinity has produced some of the world’s finest and most enquiring minds including the writers Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett (Nobel laureate), the scientists William Rowan Hamilton and Ernest Walton (Nobel laureate), the political thinker Edmund Burke, and the former President of Ireland and UNHCR Mary Robinson. This tradition finds expression today in a campus culture of scholarship, innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship and dedication to societal reform. Find out more about Trinity's alumni.
Your Career
Located in the Heart of Dublin: Accessibility and Transport Links
Trinity’s central location makes it highly accessible for all forms of public transport: Trinity has its own LUAS (tram) station and there is a DART (Dublin’s suburban rail system) station opposite the campus. A large number of Dublin’s bus services pass by the University and national bus routes are a few minutes walk away. Dublin’s two main train stations are in close proximity, while Dublin airport is 13km (8 miles) from the campus and is directly accessible via bus or taxi. Learn more about Trinity's location.
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The Trinity Welcome
A warm Trinity welcome awaits all our students. We believe that a diverse campus adds to the Trinity Experience for everyone, enhances their personal development and enriches the culture of the university. Trinity is an open and inclusive university and our commitment to equality and diversity are values on which Trinity’s excellence relies. Learn more about how Trinity can support you.