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Sociology and Political Science research in Ireland

University College Dublin ranks first in Ireland for Sociology and Political Science research in 2022–2025 (#110 worldwide), followed by Dublin City University and University College Cork.

Ireland's world rank
#38
of 122 countries, 2022–2025
Works, 2022–2025
2.7k
Top-10% rate
23.1%
Ranked institutions
8

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Sociology and Political Science in Ireland?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1University College DublinDublin #11040.223.6%470
2Dublin City UniversityDublin #26329.124.9%326
3University College CorkCork #29827.525.7%329
4Trinity College DublinDublin #30327.323.2%383
5University of LimerickLimerick #49421.028.2%182
6Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of GalwayGalway #52920.220.9%209
7National University of Ireland, MaynoothMaynooth #63717.820.1%252
8Technological University DublinDublin #1,4297.518.6%90

Institutions in Ireland above the floor of 40 fractional works in Sociology and Political Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

Who are the top Sociology and Political Science researchers in Ireland?

Ronaldo Munck, Siniša Malešević and Gëzim Visoka rank highest among researchers based in Ireland.

  1. 1Ronaldo Munck#293,556 worldwide overall103 citations · 36 works
  2. 2Siniša Malešević#303,785 worldwide overall93 citations · 38 works
  3. 3Gëzim Visoka#808,026 worldwide overall38 citations · 35 works

How Ireland compares with other countries in Sociology and Political Science