Trinity College is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin, a research university in Dublin, Ireland. University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork (UCC) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland, and located in Cork.
| Trinity College Dublin | University College Cork | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.2 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 81 QS World University 2024 # 134 Times Higher Education 2024 # 98 QS World University 2023 | # 292 QS World University 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 72 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 185 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -89 PG Programs -62 Doctorate Programs -3 | UG Programs -97 PG Programs -52 |
| Acceptance Rate | 34.0 % | 41.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-63 TOEFL-88 | - |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31842 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29109 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25755 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24995.74 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 14770.21 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21560 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability ranking: #92. | The programs and their average salary are as follows: Bachelors of Science: $54,000 LLM: $49,000 Executive Masters: $59,000 Masters in Finance: $53,000 |
| application requirements | Fulfill country-specific entry requirements. | Students should have a score of 75%-90% depending on the program to which they are applying Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Trinity College Dublin | University College Cork |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | College | University |
| Established | 1592 | 1845 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 41% Male, 59% Female | 43% Male, 57% Female |
| Location Facts | The college is located in the heart of the Irish City and opposite to Irish House of Parliament. The college building is divided by college park that has rugby and cricket pitch. The grounds of college are bounded by Nassau and Pearse street. | The campus of the university is located at College road, University college, Cork, Ireland |
| Library | Constituting 6 libraries, serving TCD and UCD, around 6000 new books are added to the collection each year. Electronic items purchased by the library are over 100,000 each year. 400 program-specific research collections are included per year. There is a total of 6 million print volumes of print books. | University College Cork Library offers innovative services, resources and spaces that align with student’s learning, teaching and research needs. The Library consists of the Boole Library and branch library Boston Scientific Health Sciences Library. The library supports the UCC community and bring together many sources of information not readily available elsewhere in Munster. |
| Campus Life | The university offers 120 societies and 48 sports clubs. Trinity Ball, organized during spring term is Europe’s largest private party. Some of the most popular societies include philosophical and historical societies of the university. Student support is available for academic as well as personal needs. Student counseling services are also available. | University College Cork has over 100 active societies[68] and 50 different sports clubs. There are academic, charitable, creative, gaming/role-playing, political, religious, and social societies and clubs incorporating field sports, martial arts, watersports as well outdoor and indoor team and individual sports. UCC clubs are sponsored by Bank of Ireland, with the UCC Skull and Crossbones as the mascot for all UCC sports teams. Accommodation for students is offered by UCC through a subsidiary company known as Campus Accommodation UCC DAC. UCC operate 5 accommodation complexes, including the Castlewhite Apartments (63 apartments/298 beds), Mardyke Hall (14 apartments/48 beds). |
| Hostel | #Single Standard Room - $11830 #Single En-suite Room - $13925 | #Castle white Single room - $4970 #Single Non-ensuite bedroom - $5355 #Single Ensuite bedroom - $5565 #University Hall single room - $5670 |
| Famous Alumni | Oscar Wilde (poet), Samuel Beckett (novelist), Bram Stoker (author), Mary Robinson (former PM Ireland), Mary McAleese (former President of Ireland), Douglas Hyde (former PM of Ireland), George Berkeley (philosopher), Katie McGrath (actress), Willie Walsh (CEO international airline groups), etc. | Cillian Murphy (actor), William Morgan (Football manager), Seamus O’ Mahony (Irish author), John Mary Lynch (Politician) |
| City Life | The city is full off cosy cafe, elegant parks, quirky restaurants, music gigs, fashionable clubs, classic clubs, and comedy shows. The city is full of cultural heritage and historical landmarks and exploring Europe through Dublin is convenient. The unemployment rate of the city is higher-5.3%, however, Dublin is still considered to have many recruiters. | With a population of little more than 200 thousand inhabitants, Cork is the second most important city in Ireland. It is located in the Munster province, south of Emerald Island. Cork is not a huge city and you can get almost everywhere on foot. It is just the perfect blend of a metropolis and small town, due to its calm and warm ambiance. The first thing that catches one’s eye is its peculiar and attractive architecture. But there is so much more to discover when living in Cork. Its calm and quaint atmosphere adds up to the list of charms attracting hundreds of foreign students and tourists. It is also very close to many Irish touristy attractions. For example, Blarney Castle or the charming town of Cobh. It is also close to the largest coastal route: Wild Atlantic Way. When compared to Dublin, it is so much cheaper to rent and buy all you need in Cork. This also makes it a favorite for students looking for a good time as they study and work abroad. |
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