Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
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Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin is in Dublin, Irlande. Tuition for international students: €21,240–€30,450 (≈ US$23,500–33,700) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels Six subjects at grade C or above (GCSE/AS); two subjects at grade C or above at A-Level; IB Diploma 3 subjects at grade 5 (Higher Level) and 3 at grade 4 (Standard Level), incl. English, mathematics and another language; US High School Diploma GPA 3.2 or better (B+ average) unweighted; English, mathematics, a second language and three further subjects. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: September; application fee €55. Scholarships: 4 from the university.
✓ 36 facts from 12 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €23,250 per year (≈ US$25,800) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Claddagh Undergraduate Scholarship (China): only for students from Chine. Dr Jonathan KS Chiu and Dr Margaret Sau-Sheung Ip Undergraduate Scholarship: only for students from Chine. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: Six subjects at grade C or above (GCSE/AS); two subjects at grade C or above at A-Level. IB Diploma: 3 subjects at grade 5 (Higher Level) and 3 at grade 4 (Standard Level), incl. English, mathematics and another language. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120, PTE 69. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1 févr. (Round 1) Last round: Rolling admission, 30 juin. |
| Where and how students live | Dublin |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Student (Stamp 2) permission holders may work in casual employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours per week during holidays. |
| After graduation | Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): non-EEA graduates with a Level 8 (bachelor's) award from a recognised Irish awarding body may remain 12 months to seek graduate-level employment. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Trinity's Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded to exceptional international students who have received a course offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at Trinity College Dublin. Scholarships range in value between €2,000 and €5,000 depending on the region.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Selection will be based on academic achievement and applicants' potential to contribute to the Trinity community.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test de niveau d'anglais obligatoire pour les non-anglophones
Sources (4)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The majority of undergraduate and postgraduate courses accept Band B.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“| Trinity Bands | Course Entry | IELTS Academic | Duolingo English Test (See Note 3) | TOEFL iBT (Before January 2026) | TOEFL iBT (After January 2026) | Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency | PTE Academic (Pearson) |”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“| Band B (Standard entry) | UG & PG Standard requirements | 6.5 overall 6.0 in each band | 120 overall 100 in each subscore | 90 overall 21 in each section | 4.5 overall 4.0 in each section | 180 overall no score below 170 | 69 overall 59 in each section |”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants wishing to be admitted into undergraduate or postgraduate courses who do not meet the band requirement can apply for the CELLT Pre-Sessional Summer Programme.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Claddagh Undergraduate Scholarship (China)
- Who can receive it: Students from Chine
- Amount: €2,000–€5,000 (≈ US$2,200–5,500) / an (2026-27 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“The Claddagh Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded to exceptional students from China who have received a course offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at Trinity College Dublin.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarships range in value between €2,000 and €5,000. Scholarships are applied as a reduction to the year one tuition fees of a full-time undergraduate programme.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must have a course offer to commence year one of a full-time undergraduate degree programme at Trinity College Dublin for academic year 2026/2027.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Dr Jonathan KS Chiu and Dr Margaret Sau-Sheung Ip Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from Chine
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,500) / an
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 4 years
- Can be combined with other awards: No
Sources (3)
“Award: The scholarship consists of a €5,000 award applied as a reduction to the tuition fees of a full-time undergraduate programme for each year of a four-year undergraduate degree (totalling €20,000).”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“be citizens and permanent residents of the People's Republic of China at the time of application;”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12E3 Balanced Solutions for a Better World Scholarship (Undergraduate)
- Amount: €2,000–€5,000 (≈ US$2,200–5,500) / an
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 févr.
Sources (3)
“1-year scholarships valued between €2,000 to €5,000 each. Scholarships are applied as a reduction to the tuition fees.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Who can apply: Applicants who have non-EU status and will pay tuition fees at the non-EU rate, and hold an offer letter for first year entry into the programmes above.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“1st Batch application deadline: 1st February 2027”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships
- Amount: €2,000–€5,000 (≈ US$2,200–5,500) / an (2026-27 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“Trinity's Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded to exceptional international students who have received a course offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at Trinity College Dublin. Scholarships range in value between €2,000 and €5,000 depending on the region.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Scholarships are applied as a reduction to the year one tuition fees of a full-time undergraduate programme.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants must have a course offer to commence year one of a full-time undergraduate degree programme at Trinity College Dublin for academic year 2026/2027.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Business, Economic and Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree in Economics and Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) (NFQ Level 8) or B.B.S. Honours Bachelor Degree in Business Studies (NFQ Level 8)”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“4 Years Full-Time”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Science · 4 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “If you decide to study for the Honours degree in Computer Science over four years, you can choose from a range of advanced subjects to study including: Artificial Intelligence; Computer Graphics and Animation; Computer Vision; Internet Applications; Advanced Computer Networks; and many others.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Law · 4 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Law at Trinity College Dublin is a four-year Honours programme.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applications are accepted from October each year for entry September the following year.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €55 one-time (≈ US$61) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Each course application requires payment of a separate €55 application fee.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application — September intake | 1 févr.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “February 1st is Priority Deadline* to receive a decision by April 1st. Students are advised to accept offer by May 1st.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — September intake | 30 juinSource (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Application Portal opens November 1st”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Final deadline for Application June 30th”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Rolling admission — Application — September intake | 30 juin Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Trinity has a rolling admission after May 1st until June 30th”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Round 1 — Scholarship application — September intake | 1 févr.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “1st Batch application deadline: 1st February 2027”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Round 2 — Scholarship application — September intake | 15 marsSource (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2nd Batch application deadline: 15th March 2027”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Round 3 — Scholarship application — September intake | 1 maiSource (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “3rd Batch application deadline: 1st May 2027”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Business, Economic and Social Studies (B.E.S.S.): €23,250 per year (≈ US$25,800) (2027–28 figure) Computer Science: €30,450 per year (≈ US$33,700) (2027–28 figure) Engineering: €30,450 per year (≈ US$33,700) (2027–28 figure) Global and Sustainable Business: €21,240 per year (≈ US$23,500) (2027–28 figure) Law: €23,250 per year (≈ US$25,800) (2027–28 figure) Pharmacy: €21,860 per year (≈ US$24,200) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €19,937–€29,050 per year (≈ US$22,100–32,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | €550 per year (≈ US$609) (reference) (reference) |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Non-EEA degree students must have private medical insurance, either personally or through a group scheme operated by their college, at the time of registration, and must show proof of cover at every subsequent registration. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €10,000 per year (≈ US$11,100) (2023 figure) |
Sources (13)
“Academic Year | School | Course Name | Course Code | Fee Profile Code | EU Tuition | EU Student Contribution | EU Student Total Fee - Year 1 | Non-EU Student Total Fee - Year 1”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2027/28 | Trinity Business School | Business, Economic and Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) | UBBE-BESS-2F | UF_000001 | €3,331.00 | €2,350.00 | €5,681.00 | €23,250.00”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2027/28 | School of Computer Science & Statistics | Computer Science (Year 5 is postgraduate) | UICS-ICSC-2F | UF_000031 | €4,982.00 | €2,350.00 | €7,332.00 | €30,450.00”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2027/28 | School of Engineering | Engineering (Common entry - Year 5 is postgraduate), with specialisation in Biomedical Engineering | UIEG-ENGI-2F | UF_000031 | €4,982.00 | €2,350.00 | €7,332.00 | €30,450.00”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2027/28 | Trinity Business School | Global and Sustainable Business | UBBU-BBST-4F | UBBU-BBST-2F | €3,331.00 | €2,350.00 | €5,681.00 | €21,240.00”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2027/28 | School of Law | Law | UBLW-LAWS-2F | UF_000001 | €3,331.00 | €2,350.00 | €5,681.00 | €23,250.00”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“2027/28 | School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy (Year 5 is postgraduate) | UBPH-PHAR-3F | UF_000017 | €4,982.00 | €2,350.00 | €7,332.00 | €21,860.00”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The figures below give a typical annual budget range (not including tuition) for living in Dublin as an international student.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bringing everything together, the tables below show indicative total annual living costs (including accommodation but excluding tuition) for undergraduate and postgraduate students.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“| Undergraduate | €19,937 – €29,050 |”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Yes, non-EU/EEA students are legally required to purchase private medical insurance to register with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS). Policies typically cost €550 annually.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Students are required to have private medical insurance, either personally or through a group scheme operated by your college, at time of registration.”irishimmigration.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For all academic courses due to begin after 1 July 2023, you must show evidence that you have immediate access to at least €10,000. This is the estimated cost of living in Ireland for a student for one academic year.”www.irishimmigration.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All 1st year non-EU full degree undergraduate students will be prioritised for accommodation in Trinity-owned or Trinity-recommended accommodation provided students apply by the housing application deadline.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Student (Stamp 2) permission holders may work in casual employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours per week during holidays. government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You can work in casual employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours per week during holidays.”www.irishimmigration.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You can work in casual employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours per week during holidays.”www.irishimmigration.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): non-EEA graduates with a Level 8 (bachelor's) award from a recognised Irish awarding body may remain 12 months to seek graduate-level employment. government rule Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “This programme allows legally resident Irish educated non-EEA graduates who hold a level 8 or level 9 award from a recognised Irish awarding body to remain in Ireland after their studies for a period of twelve months.”www.irishimmigration.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Graduates with an award at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications will be granted a twelve-month permission to a maximum of seven years' student permission overall”www.irishimmigration.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Stamp 1G indicates you have finished your studies in Ireland and have permission to look for employment here under the Third Level Graduate Programme”www.irishimmigration.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “At the end of third year, you choose to study either for the Honours degree (B.A. Moderatorship in Computer Science) or the Masters degree in Computer Science (M.C.S.).”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“On successful completion of the five years, both a B.A. Moderatorship and Masters degree in Computer Science are awarded.”www.tcd.ie ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Dublin |
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| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q258464 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).