Irish universities score badly on science and engineering

Ireland has scored well in global rankings of universities for some subjects but has no representation in the top 100 in key science and engineering categories.

Trinity College Dublin is in the top 200 for 23 out of 30 subjects, including 25th in English language and literature, and top 50 positions in modern languages (42nd), politics (46th) and history (48th).

The rankings compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds, which produces leading annual world university rankings, are based on research citations and reputational surveys of over 90,000 academics and employers.