History
Trinity College Dublin was created by royal charter in 1592 . Its foundation came at a time when many universities were being established across western Europe in the belief that they would give prestige to the state in which they were located and that their graduates, clergy for the most part, would perform a vital service as civil administrators.
Education
Trinity offers an exceptional educational experience centred on a research-inspired curriculum. Courses include many module options, opportunities to studyat leading universities worldwide, and the chance to become involved in our research activities.The students come from every county in Ireland (with over 50% from outside Dublin) and all socio-economic backgrounds. The international students represent 118 different nationalities.
Research
Trinity College has five research institutes these include: Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI), Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN), Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS), Trinity Long Room Hub (TLRH) and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN).
- Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI)
- Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures & Nanodevices (CRANN)
- Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS)
Career
Career Pathways is a college based, individualised transition planning service for students with disabilities as they progress through higher education and move into the workplace. The purpose of Career Pathways is to prepare the student for the world of work.It aims to support students in exploring their career options, to enhance their awareness of their needs, and to support them in managing their disability in the workplace. It also aims to link the individual with employers who are disability aware and who are positive role models.Career Pathways is an innovative service established by Trinity College Dublin.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (15)
- Pg.Dip./Pg.Cert./MSc Advanced Radiotherapy Practice
- Micro-credential Cardiac Chronic Disease Management
- Micro-credential Childhood Adversity
- M.Sc. Hospital Pharmacy
- Micro-credential Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies
Business & Management (12)
- Short Course Creating Value with ESG - Micro-credential
- Certificate Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation
- Short Course Leading People - Micro-credential
- Certificate Systemic Risk Management
- Certificate Workplace Wellbeing
Computer Science & IT (12)
- Certificate Big Data, AI, and Ethics
- Certificate Introduction to Computer Game Writing
- Certificate Python for Social Data Science
- Certificate R for Social Data Science
- Certificate Social Data Analysis
- Postgraduate Certificate Statistics and Data Science (Online)
- Certificate Statistics and Regression Analysis
Social Sciences (12)
- PgDip/MSc Child Protection and Welfare
- Micro-credential Childhood Adversity
- Short Course Creating Value with ESG - Micro-credential
- Certificate Introduction to Applied Behavioural Science
- Micro-credential Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies
- PgDip/MSc Social Policy and Practice (Online)
- Certificate Sustainable Green Organisation
Engineering & Technology (8)
- Short Course Low Carbon Power Technology - Micro-credential
- Micro-credential Measuring Environmental Impact
- Short Course Motion Picture Engineering - Micro-credential
- Short Course Spatial Audio - Micro-credential
- Certificate Sustainable Green Organisation
- Short Course Transport Modelling and Planning - Micro-credential
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (6)
- Short Course Low Carbon Power Technology - Micro-credential
- Micro-credential Measuring Environmental Impact
- Certificate Sustainable Green Organisation
- Short Course Transport Modelling and Planning - Micro-credential
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- PgDip/MSc Child Protection and Welfare
- Micro-credential Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies
Humanities (3)
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Certificate Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation
- Short Course Motion Picture Engineering - Micro-credential
Law (2)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- Postgraduate Certificate Statistics and Data Science (Online)
- Certificate Statistics and Regression Analysis
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Exercise
Student services
- Student Support
- Student Services
Housing services
- The accommodation business unit manages student, staff and visitor accommodation. Some major initiatives introduced since 2014 have seen a redesign of the summer accommodation website, digital media campaigns to increase summer accommodation and the continued promotion of Trinity as a place for visitors to stay during the summer season.
Recent News on Summer Accommodation
- The summer schools programmes are a burgeoning project for the university. Students stay in campus accommodation and utilise otherwise vacant classrooms for morning language classes. The revenue this generates for the College helps to refurbish rooms and upgrade teaching equipme
Library services
The Library of Trinity College Dublin is unique in the complex variety of roles it performs, ranging from a legal depository of British and Irish published works to its place as one of Ireland’s premier visitor attractions. But many of the challenges it faces are ones that will resonate across all universities and libraries, together with other academic and cultural institutions.
ICT services
IT Services
- Username & Passwords
- MyZone - Trinity Email
- Connecting your Device
- IT Services Computer Rooms
- Saving Your Files
- Printing, Scanning and Photocopying
- Buying a Computer or Software
- Useful Links
- Getting Help
Medical services
- Medical Cards (General Medical Service Scheme)
The College Health Service is a recognised Centre of Practice under the General Medical Service Scheme. Eligible students can arrange to register with the service by attending the College Health Service desk at registration or the College Health Centre.
Campus life
Trinity is situated in the heart of Dublin's city centre, at the centre of the country's transport hub, in a beautiful campus which contains a wonderful mix of modern and historic facilities (including the country's largest research library).
Sports facilities
Getting involved in sport during your time at university is the best way to meet friends, try new activities, represent your College or simply keep healthy. The state-of-the-art sport facilities are available for use by all students and our varied programme of activity ensures that there is something for everyone – over 50 student clubs, swimming pool, 40+ weekly classes, gym, climbing wall and much more. The Department also runs a Sports Scholarship Programme to assist high performing athletes achieve sporting excellence alongside academic success.
Student clubs
Every student at Trinity College is automatically a member of the Students' Union and/or the Graduate Students' Union. The Students' Union, whose Officers – President, Education, Welfare, Communications and Entertainments Officers are elected by the whole student body, represent student interest and provides a range of student services. In House 6 in Front Square you will find the Students' Union offices, a shop, a travelcard office, fax and photo services and bookshop. The Students' Union Officers are also in House 6 where you can avail of confidential academic and welfare advice services.
- Trinity College Dublin is recognised internationally as Ireland's premier university and is ranked in 61st position in the top 100 world universities by the QS World University Rankings 2013. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2013, Trinity is ranked 129th in the top 200 world universities.