Course Database Transparency

Database Statistics & Accuracy

Our commitment to providing you with the most current and accurate Irish university course information.

834

Total Courses

Irish university programmes (NFQ Levels 6-8)

December 4, 2025

Last Updated

Most recent database refresh

100%

Verified

Courses with current data validation

Institutions Coverage (28 Institutions)
Complete breakdown of courses by institution

Dublin City University

University
89 courses

University of Limerick

University
89 courses

Technological University of the Shannon

Technological University
87 courses

Trinity College Dublin

University
85 courses

University of Galway

University
66 courses

Maynooth University

University
62 courses

TU Dublin

Technological University
61 courses

Technological University Dublin

Technological University
44 courses

University College Dublin

University
42 courses

University College Cork

University
41 courses

Atlantic Technological University

Technological University
77 courses

Munster Technological University

Technological University
23 courses

South East Technological University

Technological University
20 courses

Mary Immaculate College

College
15 courses

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Institute
13 courses

IADT Dun Laoghaire

Institute
11 courses

National College of Ireland

Private College
10 courses

Griffith College

Private College
9 courses

Dublin Business School

Private College
9 courses

National College of Art and Design

College
8 courses

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

College
4 courses

Independent Colleges

Private College
4 courses

Carlow College

College
3 courses

St Patrick's Pontifical University

College
5 courses

Setanta College

Private College
3 courses

Galway Business School

Private College
2 courses
Recent Institutional Changes
Mergers and incorporations reflected in our database

St Angela's College, Sligo was incorporated into Atlantic Technological University (ATU) on 1 November 2023 (Statutory Order 356/2023) and now operates as ATU St Angela's, Lough Gill. All former St Angela's programmes are now reported under ATU. If you exclude "St Angela's" in your university preferences, this will exclude all ATU courses, since St Angela's is no longer a separate awarding institution.

Update Schedule
How we keep our course database current and accurate
Monthly

New Course Additions

We monitor university websites and add newly announced programmes as they become available.

Annually

Comprehensive CAO Review

Full database audit before CAO application period, updating entry requirements, points, and course details.

Ongoing

Real-Time Corrections

Critical updates (course closures, requirement changes) are applied immediately as we become aware.

Trusted Data Sources
Where our course information comes from
  • Qualifax - Ireland's National Learners' Database, providing official course information
  • CAO - Central Applications Office for entry requirements and points data
  • University Websites - Direct from institutions including TCD, UCD, UCC, NUIG, DCU, TU Dublin, and more
  • QQI - Quality and Qualifications Ireland for NFQ level verification

Important Notice

While we strive to maintain the most accurate and current course information, universities may update their programmes, entry requirements, or CAO points throughout the year.

Always verify course details on the official university website before making final application decisions. CourseCompass recommendations are guidance tools, not definitive sources.