Dublin

Trinity College Dublin is ranked better than Dublin City University. The Dublin City University is ranked #861 under “Best Global Universities 2025”. Whereas, Trinity College Dublin is ranked #206 under the category of “Best Global Universities 2025”. Check the ranking table below comparing UCD and TCD rankings over the past three years:

Trinity College Dublin and the University of Amsterdam are two popular universities to study in Ireland. Out of the two universities, Amsterdam University ranks better than TCD Dublin in the Global Universities category ranking by QS World University Ranking in 2025. The University of Amsterdam ranks at #55 and the TCD ranks at #87.

Entry to undergraduate programs at Trinity is competitive and based on academic merit. International students must meet below entry requirements when applying to Trinity undergraduate admission:

• Complete a high school degree with A levels (A*A*A to ABB) depending in the course
• Overall average of 80% - 85% in six subjects on Grade XII
• If there is a specific subject requirement, an applicant must have a minimum grade of 75% in that subject at Grade XII
• Meet the minimum English language requirements
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Applicants seeking Trinity College Dublin admission in 2025 must have a date of birth before Jan 15, 2009

International students must meet the Trinity College Dublin MBA requirements to study the course. They must have a degree, professional qualification, or track record of business achievement to get into the college. Mentioned below are the entry criteria for MBA admission at Trinity:

• Must hold at least a bachelor's degree from an Irish university or equivalent from a university in another country
• Meet the minimum English language requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of professional or managerial work experience
• Additional test score of GMAT/GRE
• Must submit letters of recommendation