Universities

List of Universities in Ireland

Ireland is home to a diverse range of universities offering high-quality education. From historic institutions to modern campuses, students can find a variety of programs to suit their academic needs.

32 itemsUpdated Mar 13, 2026

Ireland has a diverse higher education system with 28 universities and institutions. This comprehensive list includes public universities, private institutions, and specialized academies across the country.

#	Name
1	American College, Dublin constituent college of Irish American University
2	Burren College of Art non-profit school in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Republic of Ireland
3	Catholic University of Ireland former university (1854–1909)
4	Church of Ireland Theological Institute Anglican seminarie
5	Coláiste na hÉireann/Gaelchultúr Third-level Irish language-medium college in Dublin, Ireland
6	Cork School of Architecture
7	Digital Skills Academy Defunct higher education and training provider in Dublin, Ireland
8	Dominican Biblical Institute
9	Dublin Institute of Design Private college in Dublin, Ireland
10	Dungarvan College secondary and post-leaving certificate college, Dungarvan, Waterford
12	Hibernia College Private third-level college specialising in teacher training in Ireland
13	Irish College of Ophthalmologists the national body for ophthalmology training in Ireland
14	LIT Tipperary
15	Leinster School of Music & Drama Drama school in Dublin, Ireland, part of Griffith College.
16	Mallow College of Further Education College in Cork, Ireland
17	Mary Immaculate College Irish University-level College of Education and the Liberal Arts
18	Maynooth University university in Ireland
19	Priory Institute Irish university
20	Queen's University of Ireland former university in Ireland (1850-1882)
21	Royal College of Science for Ireland former institute of higher education in Dublin
22	Shannon College of Hotel Management Irish college
23	Skerry's College series of colleges for preparation for Civil Service examinations
24	St Catherine's College of Education for Home Economics Dublin, Ireland
25	St. John's Central College college in the City of Cork, Republic of Ireland
26	St. Patrick's College, Thurles College in Tiperary, Ireland
27	Thomond College of Education, Limerick teacher training college
28	University of Limerick university in Ireland
29	Trinity College Dublin
30	University College Dublin
31	National University of Ireland, Galway
32	University College Cork
33	Dublin City University

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 13, 2026.

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