Some of the best public universities in Ireland include Trinity College Dublin, the University College Dublin, the University College Cork, Dublin City University and many more.
With hundreds of courses in various fields public universities are recognised for the diverse range of disciplines one can find under one university.
They are recognised for their affordability, quality of education, global recognition, cultural diversity and opportunities to work with leading companies.
Ireland offers comprehensive support for international students starting from accommodation to career counselling and hence pursuing education here is considered an enriching experience.
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![]() #74/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() Trinity College Dublin, DublinDublin, Ireland33.5%Acceptance Rate | MS Finance Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE69 | Tuition: (€23,433/Yr)$27.9K/Yr Living: (€9,450/Yr)$11.2K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #113/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() University College Dublin, BelfieldDublin, Ireland42%Acceptance Rate | MSc Business Analytics Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo130IELTS7.0PTE65 | Tuition: (€28,042/Yr)$33.4K/Yr Living: (€8,863/Yr)$10.5K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #224/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() University College Cork, CorkCork, Ireland48%Acceptance Rate | M.S Computing Science Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE63 | Tuition: (€21,448/Yr)$25.5K/Yr Living: (€4,970/Yr)$5.9K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #350/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() National University of Ireland, Galway, GalwayGalway, Ireland86%Acceptance Rate | M.S Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: TOEFL88PTE61 | Tuition: (€20,372/Yr)$24.2K/Yr Living: (€16/Yr)$19.04/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #386/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() Maynooth University, MaynoothKildare, Ireland73%Acceptance Rate | M.S Data Science and Analytics Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE63 | Tuition: (€16,795/Yr)$20K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #419/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() Dublin City University, DublinDublin, Ireland49%Acceptance Rate | M.S Human Resource Management Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE63 | Tuition: (€16,758/Yr)$19.9K/Yr Living: (€5,888/Yr)$7K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #434/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() University of Limerick, LimerickLimerick, Ireland51%Acceptance Rate | MS Business Analytics Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL90PTE61 | Tuition: (€18,981/Yr)$22.6K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #594/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall) | ![]() Technological University Dublin, DublinDublin, Ireland46%Acceptance Rate | M.S Business and Entrepreneurship Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6PTE62 | Tuition: (€13,365/Yr)$15.9K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #73/100 Financial Times Ranking 2025(Overall) | ![]() Smurfit Graduate Business School, DublinDublin, Ireland30%Acceptance Rate | MBA Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: GMAT600IELTS7 | Tuition: (€25,392/Yr)$30.2K/Yr Living: (€12,426/Yr)$14.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Dublin City University Business School, DublinDublin, Ireland50%Acceptance Rate | M.S Human Resource Management Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE63 | Tuition: (€16,840/Yr)$20K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| -- | Dundalk Institute of Technology, DundalkLouth, Ireland45%Acceptance Rate | M.S Data Analytics Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5 | Tuition: (€10,463/Yr)$12.5K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Waterford Institute of Technology, WaterfordWaterford, Ireland66%Acceptance Rate | MS Construction Project Management Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6.0PTE55 | Tuition: (€14,667/Yr)$17.5K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() National College of Ireland, DublinDublin, Ireland52%Acceptance Rate | MSc Artificial Intelligence Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.0PTE50 | Tuition: (€14,091/Yr)$16.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() South East Technological University, WaterfordWaterford, Ireland66%Acceptance Rate | M.Bus Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6PTE55 | Tuition: (€14,873/Yr)$17.7K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() South East Technological University, WexfordWexford, Ireland66%Acceptance Rate | Master of Science [M.S] Data Science Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: IELTS6PTE55 | Tuition: (€15,000/Yr)$17.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() University of Galway, GalwayGalway, Ireland | MS Business Analytics Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: TOEFL88PTE61 | Tuition: (€24,640/Yr)$29.3K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Munster Technological University, BishoptownCork, Ireland | MS Artificial Intelligence Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo105TOEFL80PTE59 | Tuition: (€15,000/Yr)$17.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Technological University of the Shannon, AthloneWestmeath, Ireland | MS Data Analytics Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo120TOEFL79PTE58 | Tuition: (€17,500/Yr)$20.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Atlantic Technological University - Sligo, SligoSligo, Ireland | MS Bioprocessing Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: Duolingo100TOEFL80PTE55 | Tuition: (€14,000/Yr)$16.7K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||