Third Level Colleges

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) was established in October 2021. It was formed by merging Athlone IT and Limerick IT. TUS is a dynamic,...
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a multi‑campus university serving learners across the west and northwest of Ireland. Formed in 2022, ATU brings together the former...
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) was established in 2019. It is Ireland’s first technological university. The institution was formed by merging DIT, IT Blanchardstown, and...
University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972. It gained full university status in 1989. The campus is located along the River Shannon. UL is...
University College Cork (UCC) was established in 1845. Initially, it was one of three Queen’s Colleges in Ireland. Today, it operates as a comprehensive, research-led...
The National College of Art & Design (NCAD) is Ireland’s leading specialist higher education institution for art, design and visual culture. Located in the historic...
Munster Technological University (MTU) is a multi-campus technological university. It was officially established in January 2021. The institution resulted from the merger of CIT and...
American College Dublin offers a mix of liberal arts, business, and creative programmes within a small, international learning environment. The college provides undergraduate and postgraduate...
Maynooth University (MU) was formally established in 1997. However, its origins trace back to 1795. It is Ireland’s fastest-growing university. The institution is located in...
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Ireland's largest universities, located on a 133-hectare campus in Belfield, Dublin 4. Established in 1854, the university offers...
South East Technological University (SETU) is a leading technological university. It was officially established in May 2022. The institution was formed by merging Waterford Institute...
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) was founded in 1970. It is a leading higher education institute in the North East. The campus is located halfway...
Trinity College Dublin (TCD) was founded in 1592. It is Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. The historic campus is located in Dublin city centre. TCD...
Dublin City University (DCU) was established in 1980. It gained full university status in 1989. DCU is widely known as Ireland's University of Enterprise. The...
University of Galway was originally established in 1845. Historically, it was known as University College Galway. Today, it is a highly ranked, research-led institution. The...
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