Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

20 Best Universities in Ireland for Computer Science

We ranked the top 20 universities for Computer Science in Ireland based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 149.3K specialized research publications which collectively generated 4.48M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Dublin

University College Dublin

For Computer Science

#108 in Europe #309 in the World

42% Acceptance

33,321 Enrollment

1854 Founded

2

Dublin

Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin

For Computer Science

#115 in Europe #323 in the World

48% Acceptance

20,430 Enrollment

1592 Founded

3

Cork

University College Cork

For Computer Science

#181 in Europe #471 in the World

48% Acceptance

21,894 Enrollment

1845 Founded

4

Galway

National University of Ireland, Galway

For Computer Science

#222 in Europe #575 in the World

43% Acceptance

33,321 Enrollment

1845 Founded

5

Dublin

Dublin City University

For Computer Science

#245 in Europe #647 in the World

49% Acceptance

17,989 Enrollment

1989 Founded

6

Limerick

University of Limerick

For Computer Science

#284 in Europe #745 in the World

51% Acceptance

17,989 Enrollment

1972 Founded

7

Maynooth

Maynooth University

For Computer Science

#335 in Europe #912 in the World

52% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1997 Founded

8

Dublin

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

For Computer Science

#480 in Europe #1440 in the World

55% Acceptance

20,430 Enrollment

1784 Founded

9

Dublin

National University of Ireland, System

For Computer Science

#491 in Europe #1497 in the World

59% Acceptance

21,894 Enrollment

1908 Founded

10

Dublin

Dublin Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#533 in Europe #1658 in the World

59% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1992 Founded

11

Bishopstown

Cork Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#707 in Europe #2556 in the World

54% Acceptance

10,476 Enrollment

1974 Founded

12

Waterford

Waterford Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#719 in Europe #2600 in the World

70% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

13

Dundalk

Dundalk Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#964 in Europe #3864 in the World

45% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

14

Athlone

Athlone Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#988 in Europe #3995 in the World

72% Acceptance

17,989 Enrollment

1970 Founded

15

Dublin

National College of Ireland

For Computer Science

#995 in Europe #4017 in the World

51% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1951 Founded

16

Letterkenny

Letterkenny Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#1039 in Europe #4224 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,321 Enrollment

1971 Founded

17

Carlow

Institute of Technology Carlow

For Computer Science

#1176 in Europe #4946 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,321 Enrollment

1970 Founded

18

Sligo

Institute of Technology Sligo

For Computer Science

#1199 in Europe #5078 in the World

45% Acceptance

21,894 Enrollment

1970 Founded

19

Galway

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#1200 in Europe #5080 in the World

52% Acceptance

33,321 Enrollment

1972 Founded

20

Limerick

Limerick Institute of Technology

For Computer Science

#1325 in Europe #5695 in the World

49% Acceptance

6,500 Enrollment

1975 Founded