Overview

Course Description

The aim of the High Performance Computing programme of Trinity College Dublin is to train students in practical applications of high-performance technical computing in industry, finance and research. Course content includes computer architecture, software optimisation, parallel programming, classical simulation and stochastic modelling. Application areas include simulation of physical, chemical and biological systems, financial risk management, telecommunications performance modelling, optimisation and data mining. The course has a number of optional elements, allowing specialization in application areas.

Career opportunities include mathematical modeling, simulation and forecasting, database mining and resource management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Students have unlimited access to a dedicated teaching computing laboratory, and access to the facilities of the Trinity College Centre for High- Performance Computing, which include large-scale parallel computers.

The techniques covered during the year will allow students to work in advanced software development including parallel and concurrent software applications.

High-performance technical computing methods are becoming increasingly widespread in research into mathematics, physics, chemistry and biotechnology, engineering and finance, providing a wide range of options for the student wishing to go on to further research.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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69

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants will need to hold:

at least a 2.1 honors degree from an Irish university or equivalent result from a university in another country

a fluent command of the English language

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Tuition Fees

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23710 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

8950 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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