Field · Psychology · Ireland
Psychology research in Ireland
University of Limerick ranks first in Ireland for Psychology research in 2022–2025 (#243 worldwide), followed by Trinity College Dublin and Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway.
- Ireland's world rank
- #38 of 109 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 23.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 9
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Psychology in Ireland?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of LimerickLimerick | #243 | 28.5 | 26.9% | 273 |
| 2 | Trinity College DublinDublin | #276 | 26.9 | 25.5% | 380 |
| 3 | Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of GalwayGalway | #377 | 22.8 | 21.5% | 178 |
| 4 | University College DublinDublin | #408 | 21.8 | 26.5% | 368 |
| 5 | University College CorkCork | #504 | 19.1 | 24.1% | 270 |
| 6 | Dublin City UniversityDublin | #539 | 18.2 | 29.5% | 238 |
| 7 | National University of Ireland, MaynoothMaynooth | #585 | 17.1 | 29.8% | 140 |
| 8 | Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandDublin | #1,316 | 6.6 | 23.3% | 66 |
| 9 | Technological University DublinDublin | #1,413 | 5.7 | 23.0% | 88 |
Institutions in Ireland above the floor of 40 fractional works in Psychology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Psychology researchers in Ireland?
Patricia M. Kearney, Ella Arensman and Jane Edwards rank highest among researchers based in Ireland.
- 1Patricia M. Kearney#40,957 worldwide overall660 citations · 20 works
- 2Ella Arensman#69,602 worldwide overall234 citations · 24 works
- 3Jane Edwards#161,557 worldwide overall257 citations · 25 works
- 4Paul Corcoran#198,410 worldwide overall195 citations · 25 works
- 5Ladislav Timulák#284,785 worldwide overall104 citations · 23 works
- 6Richard B. Reilly#323,183 worldwide overall429 citations · 25 works
- 7Nick Campbell#326,172 worldwide overall336 citations · 35 works
- 8Yvonne Barnes‐Holmes#335,700 worldwide overall205 citations · 30 works
- 9Louise McHugh#371,290 worldwide overall127 citations · 20 works
- 10Alan Carr#396,825 worldwide overall261 citations · 62 works
- 11Robert Whelan#524,075 worldwide overall186 citations · 22 works
- 12Rachel McDonnell#706,440 worldwide overall162 citations · 23 works
- 13Richard G. Erskine#791,189 worldwide overall67 citations · 62 works
- 14Aidan Moran#876,801 worldwide overall111 citations · 41 works
- 15Dermot Barnes‐Holmes#1,063,091 worldwide overall125 citations · 34 works