Trinity Business School is one of the best-known business faculties in Ireland, and its undergraduate Business Studies degree (offered as Global Business in the programme listings we reviewed) is a common first choice for international students who want a business education in Dublin. Trinity sits in the city centre, which puts students close to the banks, consultancies, technology firms and multinational offices that make Dublin one of Europe's major business hubs.
This guide covers the undergraduate business route only. It looks at how selective the programme is (and why Trinity does not publish a rate for it), what it costs, the admission requirements, the English tests Trinity accepts, and how the Stamp 1G post-study work pathway works for graduates.
Acceptance Rate
Trinity does not publish a programme-level acceptance rate for undergraduate business, and the official pages we could access do not give one.
Third-party aggregators quote an overall Trinity undergraduate acceptance rate in the high teens to low 30s percent, and the sources disagree with each other. None of these numbers is an official Trinity statistic, so treat any single percentage for Business as an estimate only.
In practice, international undergraduates apply directly to Trinity rather than through the CAO points system used for Irish and EU applicants, and places on popular business programmes are limited. A strong academic record, a solid maths background and a complete, on-time application give you the best chance.
Tuition and Cost of Attendance
The official fee schedule sits with Trinity's Academic Registry, and the pages we could reach did not display the figures. The numbers below are third-party estimates for non-EU undergraduate entry in 2026/27. Confirm the exact fee for your intake before you commit.
| Cost item | Estimate (third-party, 2026/27) |
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| Non-EU tuition, Arts, Business and Social Sciences | About €20,000 to €28,000 per year |
| Living costs in Dublin (shared accommodation) | About €1,330 to €2,090 per month, or roughly €16,000 to €25,000 per year |
The living cost estimate comes from a 2026 study-abroad agency guide and covers rent, food, transport, utilities and personal spending. Accommodation is the biggest cost, and on-campus or independent housing will usually come in higher than shared private rentals.
For a Stamp 2 student visa, Irish immigration guidance expects you to show access to at least €10,000 per year for living costs, on top of paying tuition. This figure comes from a third-party summary and should be checked against the official Irish Immigration Service guidance before you apply.
The sources we reviewed did not list a guaranteed scholarship for international undergraduate business students, so plan on paying full fees unless you secure a specific award.
Admission Requirements
For international (non-EU) applicants to the undergraduate business programme, the sources we reviewed list the following:
- Mathematics: a Leaving Certificate H6, a GCSE grade B (or grade 6), or an International Baccalaureate Standard Level grade 5
- English language proficiency (see the next section)
- Official transcripts from your secondary school
- A copy of your passport
- Two letters of recommendation
Requirements can change from one intake to the next, and the official Trinity course pages were not accessible during this review, so confirm the full list on Trinity's current international undergraduate pages before you apply.
How to Get Into Trinity's Business Programme
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Make sure your maths qualification meets the stated threshold. Business programmes at Trinity require a specific maths standard, so check that your qualification matches one of the accepted equivalents before you spend time on the rest of the application.
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Aim above the English minimum. A score at the bare minimum leaves little room if your test date falls badly, so give yourself a margin on IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo.
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Choose two referees who know your academic work. Trinity asks for two letters of recommendation, so pick teachers who can speak specifically about your performance, your work habits and your readiness for university-level study.
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Show interest in business, not just a degree. Your personal statement should mention a concrete reason for studying business, such as a business club, a part-time job, a school enterprise project or an interest in a particular sector.
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Apply directly and early. International applicants apply to Trinity itself, not through the CAO system, so check the application window and document list on Trinity's international pages well before the deadline.
English Proficiency Requirement
The sources we reviewed list the following English requirements for Trinity's undergraduate business programme:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 90 (internet-based), with a writing score of at least 21
- PTE Academic: 63
- Duolingo English Test: 120
These are third-party reports and have not been confirmed on an official Trinity page in this review, so check the current requirement before you book a test. For Trinity's wider English policy across programmes, see our Trinity College Dublin guide.
Career Outcomes and Stamp 1G Relevance
Trinity does not publish graduate employment or salary figures specific to undergraduate business in the sources we could verify, so this guide does not quote a percentage or salary for the programme. The Higher Education Authority's Graduate Outcomes survey is the official national source for graduate outcomes in Ireland and reports results by institution and by field. Check it for current Trinity figures before making a decision.
Ireland's Stamp 1G, the Third Level Graduate Scheme, is the main post-study route. According to Trinity's international office, Level 8 (bachelor's) graduates can stay for up to 12 months, and Level 9 (master's) graduates for up to 24 months. The permission starts at 12 months, with a possible second 12 months if you show you are seeking graduate-level work. The application fee is €300, you must apply within six months of Trinity notifying you that your programme is complete, and you must be physically in Ireland when you apply. Private health insurance bought in Ireland is required, and travel insurance is not accepted.
For a bachelor's business graduate, the realistic Stamp 1G window is therefore 12 months, not two years. For the full rules, see our Ireland Stamp 1G guide.
FAQ
Does Trinity publish an acceptance rate for undergraduate business? No, not in the official sources reviewed for this guide. Third-party figures for Trinity overall disagree with each other, so treat any business-specific percentage as an unverified estimate.
How much does undergraduate business at Trinity cost for international students? Third-party estimates put non-EU tuition for Arts, Business and Social Sciences at roughly €20,000 to €28,000 per year for 2026/27. Living costs in Dublin are estimated at around €16,000 to €25,000 per year. Confirm the exact fee on Trinity's Academic Registry pages.
What maths qualification do I need for Trinity business? The sources we reviewed list a Leaving Certificate H6, a GCSE grade B (or 6), or an IB Standard Level grade 5 as the accepted maths standard. Check the current requirement on Trinity's website.
What IELTS score do I need? The reported standard is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. Confirm it on Trinity's official English requirements page before you book.
Can I use TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo instead? Third-party guides list TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 63 and Duolingo 120 as accepted alternatives. Confirm these on Trinity's official page before you rely on them.
Can I work in Ireland after graduating with a business degree? Yes, if you hold a bachelor's degree, you can apply for Stamp 1G, which allows up to 12 months of full-time work rights with no employer sponsorship needed.