October 1st, 2026 english

Dublin City University has achieved its highest-ever position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, climbing 24 places to rank 284th globally in the 2027 rankings.

The result marks the first time DCU has entered the world’s Top 300 universities, building on its Top 350 position in the 2026 rankings.

DCU also maintained its strong performance in Research Quality, ranking 1st in Ireland and 86th globally in this category.

The latest rankings recognise DCU’s continued progress across teaching, research, international outlook, industry engagement and research quality. The University’s research performance has been supported by significant work across its faculties, spanning areas including healthcare innovation, sustainability, education, online safety and public media.

Commenting on the achievement, Professor Daire Keogh, President of Dublin City University, described entering the Top 300 as a “milestone moment for the University” and highlighted the contribution of DCU staff, students and researchers to the result.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings assess research-intensive universities across five key areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry and International Outlook, using 18 performance indicators.

A total of 2,297 institutions across 118 countries and territories are included in the 2027 rankings.

For students choosing to study at DCU International Academy, the latest result reflects the quality and international standing of the wider university community of which DCU IA is a part.

Read more about the Times Higher Education World University Rankings here.

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