Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Trinity College Dublin is very famous among Indian students and it is also considered the 'Harvard of Ireland' 

Ranking bodies like the QS News, US World, Times Higher Education and more have ranked TCD among the top in the whole world. Look at those rankings in the table given below - 

Yes, Indian food is available at TCD Ireland. However, Indian food on-campus is limited. It is usually served during special events by the Indian society on campus. There are many places near the campus that serve quality Indian food. Some popular ones are listed below.

Yes, Trinity College Dublin has a large number of international students available here. There are over 28% to 35% of all students (22,000) international ones. 

This university is considered very popular among international students. The students enjoy the factors given below -

• Indian students can work part time during their studies
• Post study visa option (UG get to stay for 1 year after graduation and PG grads stay for up to 2 years after graduation)
• Applicants can  get an access to so many scholarships which includes merit based, subject specific and government funded options.

As an Indian student wishing to study at Trinity College Dublin, the programs like Medicine, Drama, Dental Sciences and Music do have strict admission deadlines. 

The strict admission deadlines are Jun 30, 2026, each year. Look at the programme and the level given below - 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Obstetrics
• Dental Hygiene and Nursing 
• Drama and Theatre, Acting
• Music Education and Music 

Trinity College is quite costly for students with limited budget. The Trinity tuition fee is between INR 50L and INR 60L for UG, and around INR 26L for PG students. The Trinity College tuition fee for popular programs is given below:

Yes, Trinity College Dublin is the best university in Ireland for higher studies, per the latest Shiksha Rankings. The university has a very strong research program.

Students get access to the European job market, and good chances of getting a post-study work visa in Ireland. The TCD campus offers a supportive environment. Dublin itself has a very active Indian student population.

Yes the TCD acceptance rate stands around 34% meaning out of every 100 candidates who apply for admission, upto 34 will be accepted. This makes it relatively hard to get into Trinity College for local and foreign students alike

In 2024, there was a notable change in several of the top faculty members of choice for the student applicants of Trinity College Dublin. The greatest changes were seen by the following faculties:

• Ancient and Medieval History and Culture (+89%) 
• Children's Nursing (+82%) 
• Chemistry (+43%),   
• Deaf Studies (+42%),
• Music Education (+39%)
• Dental Science (+29%)  
• Computer Science and a Language (+27%)

Yes students can still apply to Trinity College Dublin despite not having a completion certificate for Standard XII. They can apply by using one of the following international exams recognised by Trinity:

• GCE A Levels
• International Baccalaureate
• US High School Diploma with SAT or ACT

They can also join Trinity through the college's International Foundation Programme. The requirements for the same are available on the official website.