Ireland, with its combination of culture, history and beautiful scenery, is a popular study destination for international students. Ireland has over 38 higher education institutes, including the historic Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, as well as several highly regarded younger institutions. Entry into Irish universities is normally handled through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Students wishing to enter university apply to the CAO rather than the individual university. To find out which universities in Ireland have been rated with QS Stars, please see below.
Rated Universities
University College CorkIreland |  | ||||||||||||||
University College Cork (UCC) was originally established in 1845 as one of three Queen's Colleges in Cork, Galway and Belfast. In 1908 it became a constituent College of the National University of Ireland and a constituent University of the National University under legislation enacted in 1997. |
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University of LimerickIreland |  | ||||||||||||||
The University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989. The University of Limerick is an independent, internationally focussed university with over 11,600 students and 1,300 staff. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. Its mission is to promote and advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research and scholarship in an environment which encourages innovation and upholds the principles of free enquiry and expression. Particular attention is paid to the generation of knowledge which is relevant to the needs of Ireland's continuing socio-economic development. |
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National University of Ireland GalwayIreland |
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NUI Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence. NUI Galway is a research-led University with internationally recognised expertise in selected priority areas. |
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