National College of Ireland is proud to have received a 5-star rating from global HEI benchmarking experts, QS Stars.  

QS Stars is a rating system that provides a detailed look at higher level institutions all around the world, evaluating dozens of indicators across multiple categories. Institutions are then awarded an overall Star result which ranges from 0 to 5+ Stars, depending on the number of points achieved through the evaluation. This allows potential students to identify which colleges best demonstrate the qualities they are most interested in. 

Professor Jimmy Hill, Vice President Academic Affairs and Research, said: “The overall 5-star rating confirms our position alongside world-leading institutions.  

“I would like to congratulate the academic and support staff at National College of Ireland, whose contribution every day to the education and whole-life experience of our students is reflected in this award. 

“I would also like to thank our Admissions Team for the work they put into demonstrating to QS Stars all that we offer our students here at NCI, and supporting that application strongly enough to achieve such a high ranking. The rigorous process involved makes this award very gratifying. We are proud to have objective confirmation of the value of studying at National College of Ireland.” 

QS Stars Rating for National College of Ireland