Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Yes, for the year 2025 TCD ranks better than the University of Limerick in the Global Universities category ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Trinity College Dublin ranks at #207 and the University of Limerick ranks at #989. It means the TCD is far aheah of the Limerick University. 

Look at the comparison of these two universities over the years is given below -

According to U.S. News & World Report, Trinity College Dublin ranking is #207 in 2025 in the Global Universities category. In 2024, this university ranked at #206. This shows that the university position has declined a little in the recent year for this institution.

Some parameters considered to evaluate the Global Universities category ranking are given below - 

• Global Research Reputation
• Regional Research Reputation
• Normalized Citation Impact
• Conferences

Trinity College Dublin has been ranked in the Top 50 worldwide in five subject areas in 2025 in the QS subject rankings. These subjects are:

• English Language & Literature: #21
• Nursing: #26
• Pharmacy and Pharmacology: #26
• Performing Arts: #40
• Theology, Divinity, and Religious Studies: #49

Trinity College Dublin is ranked within the Top 100 Universities in Europe in 2025 as per QS World Rankings for Europe 2025. It ranks at #26 position in 2025. In the previous year, this university ranked #31 position. As per the World University category 2026, it is also ranked #75.

This shows that in the Europe ranking by QS, TCD has managed its position among the Top 100 European Universities.  

Trinity College Dublin QS ranking is #75 in 2026. The university ranked at #87 in 2025. It is evident that there is a slight decline in the QS rankings of this university, however, TCD has maintained its Top 150 Universities in QS in 2026.

A few of the parameters in which the university scored exceptionally well in QS rankings are employment outcomes with 88.6 score, 99.3 in international faculty ratio, 91.3 in international research network, and 88 in international student ratio.

In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Trinity College Dublin ranking is #139. In the previous year, this university was placed at #134. In all, it can be said that TCD ranks among the Top 200 Universities in the World. In terms of internationalization, Trinity was the 31st most international university in the world as per Times Higher Education 2024. A few of the university's subjects that are ranked among the Top 100 in THE include Psychology, Life Sciences, Law, Arts and Humanities, and Business and Economics.

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 2026 must have a date of birth before Jan 15, 2010

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