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The Best Universities for Nursing & Health in Ireland (2024)

Written by Vincent Hedman

Why Study Nursing & Health in Ireland

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

  • Ireland's healthcare system is known for its high quality of service and patient care standards, which extends to its education in Nursing and Health, providing students with excellent grounding in modern medical practices.
  • Degrees from Irish universities are globally recognised, ensuring that graduates of Nursing and Health Masters Degrees are well-positioned for employment opportunities both in Ireland and abroad.
  • Students have the opportunity to engage in leading-edge research driven by initiatives like Health Research Board that are addressing contemporary global health challenges.
  • With a strong emphasis on student support services including mentorship and personal development, international nursing students can thrive academically while adjusting to living and studying in a new country.

The Best Universities in Ireland for Nursing & Health

The following tables gives the 5 best Irish universities for Nursing & Health, 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. Or check out our general guide to the best universities in Ireland for postgraduate study.


Top 5 Irish Universities for Nursing & Health (Times Higher Education)
University Ireland Rank Global Rank
Trinity College Dublin 1 126-150
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences 2 176-200
University College Cork 3 176-200
University College Dublin 4 176-200
University of Galway 5 251-300
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 Nursing & Health (QS)
University Ireland Rank Global Rank
Trinity College Dublin 1 26
University College Cork 2 32
University College Dublin 3 51-100
University of Galway 4 51-100
University of Limerick 5 51-100
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 5 Irish Universities for Nursing & Health (ARWU)
University Ireland Rank Global Rank
Trinity College Dublin 1 76-100
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences 2 101-150
University College Cork 3 151-200
Dublin City University 4 201-300
University College Dublin 5 201-300
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: 11 October 2024