Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · Public University
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 21,000 – EUR 28,500/yr
- Founded
- 1592
National University of Ireland is a public federal university system in Ireland. It suits students who want to understand a multi-institution setup rather than a single standalone campus.
It is a federal university system made up of constituent universities and recognised colleges. A programme catalogue is not published here, so confirm the exact subjects and degrees through the university’s official website.
International applicants should use the official website to check how the federal system handles applications, entry requirements, and document submission. Confirm the specific university or recognised college you want to apply to, because the system itself is made up of separate institutions.
The university does not publish a fee range for international students; confirm the current tuition rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Ireland will still depend on the city, housing, and personal spending.
The language of instruction is not published here. Before applying, check which constituent university or recognised college you would join, what the application route is, and whether your qualification needs any extra recognition or document checks.
Ireland has 28 universities in total, and the National University of Ireland stands out because it is a federal university system rather than a single institution. That makes it a different kind of choice for applicants who want to compare study options across constituent universities and recognised colleges within one structure.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public federal university system in Ireland.
No. It is a system of constituent universities and recognised colleges.
http://www.nui.ie/
There are 28 universities in the country.
The National University of Ireland is a federal university system of constituent universities and recognised colleges set up under the Irish Universities Act 1908, and significantly amended by the Universities Act, 1997.
Indicative annual tuition
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Indicative living cost
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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