Head to head
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School vs Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Business School
The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Business School
FT ranking 2025
#33
#38
QS ranking 2025
#43
#46
Tuition
€16,150 (EU) / €23,870 (non-EU)
€17,150 (EU) / €24,500 (non-EU)
Median salary
$91k
$78k
Employment rate
95%
83%
GMAT range
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Duration
12 months
12 months
Class size
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Average age
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International
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Female
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (#33) sits ahead of Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Business School (#38).
- On graduate salary, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School leads at $91k.
- On tuition, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is the more affordable option at €16,150 (EU) / €23,870 (non-EU).
Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.