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Trinity College Dublin
MSc in Computer Science
Trinity College Dublin
Course Overview
Trinity's MSc in Computer Science is a one-year taught Master's run by the School of Computer Science and Statistics — Ireland's oldest CS school, sitting in the QS top 100 for the subject. Sri Lankan applicants pick a strand (Data Science, Intelligent Systems, or Future Networked Systems) and combine taught modules with a substantial summer dissertation.
Dublin is home to the European headquarters of Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Stripe, and Trinity sits in the middle of the "Silicon Docks" tech cluster. Graduates qualify for Ireland's Third Level Graduate Scheme — a 2-year non-renewable Stamp 1G that lets you stay and work in Ireland after the degree, with a path onto a Critical Skills Employment Permit and, eventually, EU long-term residence.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree at upper second-class (2:1) or equivalent (GPA 3.3+) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
- check_circle Solid grounding in programming, data structures, and algorithms — supported by a transcript and personal statement.
- check_circle Two academic references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no individual band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 88 Overall (with minimum sub-scores).
- check_circle Waived if your degree was taught and assessed entirely in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (12 months) | €26,989 | Rs. 9,311,200 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, Dublin) | €13,000 | Rs. 4,485,000 |
| Health Insurance & Registration | €500 | Rs. 172,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | €40,489 | Rs. 13,968,700 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Trinity CS graduates are heavily recruited by the Dublin tech cluster — Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Stripe, Workday, Intercom, and Accenture all hire from the programme. Median post-MSc starting salary sits around €55,000. The 2-year Third Level Graduate Scheme gives you time to find a Critical Skills Employment Permit role and convert toward long-term residence.
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