Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is Ireland’s leading university and ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation.

Located on an iconic campus in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, Trinity has more than 21,000 students across three faculties – Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Health Sciences. With 24 academic schools, Trinity offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across all the major disciplines including the arts and humanities, business, law, engineering, science, maths, and health sciences.

Trinity is ranked as the 35th most international university in the world (Times Higher Education Rankings 2025) and has students and staff from 126 countries, making it truly diverse.

Trinity’s bustling 47-acre campus is an oasis in the heart of Dublin, a vibrant European capital. The University’s city-centre location offers students a unique opportunity to blend a rigorous academic programme with an unparalleled array of cultural, social and professional experiences.

That’s what the Trinity Experience is all about.

Find out more about Ireland’s leading university here: www.tcd.ie/study/international/why-trinity

About the Trinity Experience blog

The Trinity Experience blog is a source of insider information created by Trinity students for Trinity students. This includes tips on student life, travelling, enjoying Dublin, studying, student supports, and more.

Learn how to make the most of your time at university, whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate, if it’s your first time in Ireland or you’ve lived here all your life.

About our blog contributors

Our contributors come from courses across our 24 academic schools, at a variety of levels, and bring a wealth of interests, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

What connects these students? A desire to share their experiences of Trinity life so others may learn to think independently; communicate effectively; develop continuously; and act responsibly through education too.