QS World Ranking
#81
Acceptance Rate
28%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$22,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#18
Dublin
Application Deadline
February 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
19,000
students
International Students
22%
US Students
5%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Ireland's oldest and most prestigious university, home to the Book of Kells, in Europe's Silicon Valley.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Ireland's oldest university in the heart of Dublin — Europe's tech hub. English-speaking EU country.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Trinity College Dublin
Acceptance Rate
28%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
February 1
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$22,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via CAO or directly for international students by February 1
- SAT 1200+ or ACT 25+ (or IB 30+) — competitive programs higher
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+ (English speakers exempt)
- HPAT required for Medicine
- Personal statement not typically required for most programs
- High school transcripts required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$22,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- February 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 28%
- QS Best Student City (Dublin)
- #18 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Trinity Entrance Award
- ✓Global Excellence Scholarship
Cost of Living — Dublin, Ireland
High CostEstimated monthly total
$2,060
vs. avg US college student
8% more expensive
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Dublin has become one of Europe's most expensive cities for housing. Start your housing search early — competition is fierce.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Trinity College Dublin as a US Student
Trinity College Dublin is located in Dublin, Ireland and is ranked #81in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Medicine, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$22,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 28%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of February 1. Scholarships available include the Trinity Entrance Award.