Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland · Ireland tuition policy
- Your destination
- Dublin, Ireland
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €2,350
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranked university (Dublin, 1592), strong in the humanities, engineering, business and computer science.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Free Fees eligibility depends on residency/education criteria. Free Fees Initiative covers undergraduate study only; Master’s programmes are fee-paying.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (13)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Computer Science (undergraduate, English-taught) | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | Not yet verified |
| Engineering — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master | Master | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD | PhD | English | €0 tuition if eligible for Free Fees Initiative (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: English-taught; English proof required for non-native speakers. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
An Irish Leaving Certificate or a recognised equivalent for undergraduate entry. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Programmes are taught in English; non-native speakers must provide English proof (threshold set by the institution).
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school leaving certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- English language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical undergraduate route via the CAO (applications ≈ November–February, late applications later); postgraduate deadlines vary.
How to apply
CAO (undergraduate) / direct (postgraduate) · Admissions portal →
Undergraduate applications are centralised through the CAO; postgraduate applications are direct.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- CAO (undergraduate) / direct (postgraduate)
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ November
- Applications close
- CAO normal deadline 1 February; late 1 May
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; submit via CAO (undergraduate) or directly (postgraduate).
- Note
- Postgraduate deadlines vary by course.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.tcd.ie
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- registry@tcd.ie
- Admissions phone
- +353 1 896 4500
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- HEA – Free Fees Initiative
https://hea.ie/ - Maynooth University — 2026/27 student contribution €2,350 (Budget 2027)
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/undergraduate - Trinity College Dublin — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/fees - Trinity College Dublin — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.tcd.ie/study/international/how-to-apply/ - Higher Education Authority – Free Fees Initiative
https://hea.ie/ - Citizens Information – Third-level student fees and charges
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/