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The Best Universities for Business & Management in Ireland (2024)

Written by Vincent Hedman

Why Study Business & Management in Ireland

There are many reasons why someone might want to study Business & Management at a university in Ireland . Here are just a few:

  • Ireland's strategic location acts as a gateway to Europe with strong trade links and access to the European market. Students in Ireland can gain a unique insight into both Irish and European business practices.
  • Home to many world-leading companies, particularly in the tech and pharmaceutical sectors, Dublin and others Irish cities provide live case studies of successful international business models.
  • Irish Universities have strong connections with local industries that enable valuable internships placements, guest lectures, and an extensive alumni network that help to build professional relationships and kick-starting careers for students post-graduation.
  • Many Business & Management programmes incorporate entrepreneurship modules that foster creative thinking, which equips graduates with the skills to launch their own ventures or innovate inside larger organisations.

The Best Universities in Ireland for Business & Management

The following tables gives the 5 best Irish universities for Business & Management, according to global and local university rankings. It can show you which Irish universities are amongst the best in the world and help you compare institutions on an international level.

This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education, QS and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

Each ranking system uses its own methodology, with different factors having more or less influence on a university's result.

For more information on using international rankings as a postgraduate, see our guide.


Top 5 Irish Universities for Business & Management (Times Higher Education)
University Ireland Rank Global Rank
Trinity College Dublin 1 =91
University College Dublin 2 126-150
Dublin City University 3 201-250
University of Galway 4 301-400
University of Limerick 5 401-500
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education. Visit their website for more information.

What should I know about the Times Higher Education rankings?

The Times Higher Education rankings are strong in academic focus and diverse teaching metrics, but do not include employer-specific metrics. Additionally, the rankings may not include all specialist institutions.


Top 5 Irish Universities for Business & Management (QS)
University Ireland Rank Global Rank
Trinity College Dublin 1 133
University College Dublin 2 151-200
Dublin City University 3 251-300
University College Cork 4 301-350
University of Galway 5 301-350
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by QS World University Rankings. Visit their website for more information.

What should I know about the QS rankings?

The QS World University Rankings are designed to meet the needs of prospective students, with more weight given to student-centric metrics such as staff/student ratio, international recruitment and employer opinion. The rankings are balanced between qualitative and quantitative data, but give less weight to research than some other rankings.


Top 3 Irish Universities for Business & Management (ARWU)
University Ireland Rank Global Rank
Trinity College Dublin 1 201-300
University College Dublin 2 201-300
Dublin City University 3 301-400
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Academic Ranking of World Universities. Visit their website for more information and a comprehensive list of engineering subject rankings.

What should I know about the ARWU rankings?

The ARWU rankings reflect the presence of elite academics and the future academic success of graduates. However, they do not directly assess the quality of education at a university or take into account other aspects of university performance.

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Last updated: 10 October 2024