Best psychology universities in ireland

With nearly 8 top universities offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses in psychology, Ireland is a much sought-after destination for international students who want to pursue their education in a vibrant, welcoming environment that gives space and opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

Some of the best psychology universities in Ireland such as Trinity College Dublin, the University College Dublin, the University College Cork and many more have an acceptance rate between 20 to 45% and an annual tuition fee ranging from INR 15 to 22 Lakhs.

The University College Dublin is recognised for its various specialisations in Psychology where students can delve into concepts like cognitive sciences, educational psychology and many more.
 

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#91/350 QS Ranking 2025(Psychology)

Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

7.3(Based on 17 User Reviews)Dublin, Ireland33.5%q8kmCZ
M.S Applied Psychology
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE69
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(€22,107/Yr)$24.5K/Yr
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(€9,450/Yr)$10.5K/Yr
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#151/350 QS Ranking 2025(Psychology)

University College Dublin, Belfield

8.7(Based on 16 User Reviews)Dublin, Ireland42%q8kmCZ
MA Psychological Science
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL4.5PTE63
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(€25,460/Yr)$28.3K/Yr
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(€8,863/Yr)$9.8K/Yr
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#301/350 QS Ranking 2025(Psychology)

University College Cork, Cork

8.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Cork, Ireland48%q8kmCZ
B.A Applied Psychology
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(€20,900/Yr)$23.2K/Yr
lpofqY: 
(€4,970/Yr)$5.5K/Yr
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#201/350 QS Ranking 2025(Psychology)

University of Limerick, Limerick

7.0(Based on 19 User Reviews)Limerick, Ireland51%q8kmCZ
MA Psychology
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61
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(€23,429/Yr)$26K/Yr
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#251/350 QS Ranking 2025(Psychology)

Dublin City University, Dublin

7.3(Based on 19 User Reviews)Dublin, Ireland49%q8kmCZ
BS Psychology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL4.5PTE63
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J9uNHw:  
(€17,100/Yr)$19K/Yr
lpofqY: 
(€5,888/Yr)$6.5K/Yr
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#201/602 THE Ranking 2026(Psychology)

Maynooth University, Maynooth

5.7(Based on 3 User Reviews)Kildare, Ireland73%q8kmCZ
MS Psychology
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE63
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J9uNHw:  
(€17,167/Yr)$19.1K/Yr
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#301/350 QS Ranking 2025(Psychology)

National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway

9.0(Based on 7 User Reviews)Galway, Ireland86%q8kmCZ
MS Health Psychology
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4.5PTE63
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J9uNHw:  
(€20,268/Yr)$22.5K/Yr
lpofqY: 
(€16/Yr)$17.76/Yr
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Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford

Waterford, Ireland66%q8kmCZ
B.A Psychology
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(€14,500/Yr)$16.1K/Yr
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