Trinity College Dublin is recognised internationally as Ireland's leading university and as one of the top universities in the world. Cutting-edge research, technology and innovation places the university at the forefront of higher education in Ireland and internationally. It is ranked 1st in Ireland, 21st in Europe and 65th in the world by the 2011 QS World University rankings.
Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is one of the oldest universities in Europe. Today it has a vibrant community of 17,000 students, representing 122 nationalities, and a wide range of social backgrounds, age-groups and cultures.
Located in the centre of Dublin, Ireland’s capital city with a reputation for friendliness and a vibrant social life, Trinity College Dublin’s 47-acre campus is home to technologically advanced libraries, laboratories and IT facilities that have been seamlessly integrated into the beautiful historic campus. Library
The Trinity College Dublin library is one of the largest in Europe with 4.25 million books and electronic access to over 30,000 journals. In addition to collections gathered over four centuries, the library has had 200 years of legal deposit, allowing the university to claim a copy of every book published in Ireland and the UK. It is also home to an extensive collection of maps, music and manuscripts, the most famous being the legendary Book of Kells.
