Intro
About Atlantic Technological University
ATU is one of Ireland’s most successful third level educational institutions. A regional leader in education, innovation and economic and social development, we provide courses with the real-world skills that students need to thrive in the modern workplace. ATU is known for:
- Delivering flexible, practical programmes within the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), from higher certificate and degree level courses to taught masters and PhD level, in the classroom and online, with professional accreditation for certain awards.
- Small class sizes, with a low student to staff ratio, meaning students have a better working relationship with their lecturers.
- Partnering with businesses, the community and creative industries across core disciplines of Business and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design and Science to provide students work placements and internships.
- An excellent track record in innovation and research, providing a focal point for local business innovation and development through our Innovation Centre.
Why Study at IT Sligo
Why Study at Atlantic Technological University (ATU)?
Collaborative Strength
Students at Atlantic TU will join a student population of over 20,000 learners, spanning 600+ academic programmes from pre-degree to doctoral level. ATU’s strength lies in our collaborative ethos, realizing our shared goals by elevating and championing success.
Academic Excellence
Atlantic TU offers a new higher educational experience. Building on the foundations of applied learning, our university will grow through research informed teaching. We will empower learners to realize their full potential, developing responsible citizens, critical thinkers, innovators and problem solvers equipped for life-long learning.
Research, Engagement & Innovation
ATU will continue our proud tradition of industry engagement, through collaborative research and providing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that meet employers’ skills requirements. As the leading educational institution in the region, our students, staff and communities will be intrinsically linked to regional employers, building sustainable employment opportunities, and driving growth in the west and north-west.
Global Opportunities
At ATU, students will develop as global citizens, recognizing and building awareness of the opportunities and roles we play in developing sustainable global economies. From collaborative international research to overseas study and work placement opportunities, ATU students will be part of a global community with a mindset that reaches far beyond our shores.
Faculty/Program List
Faculty List
- Business
- Engineering & Design
- Science
- Social Science
Current News
Atlantic Technological University latest news
New Flagship Venue Built at IT Sligo
Flagship New IT Sligo Venue to be named ‘Aurivo Auditorium’
Institute of Technology, Sligo has signed a four-year deal with Aurivo Co-operative Society, one of the North West region’s largest employers, for the naming rights to a new state-of-the-art campus facility, which will be officially opened this September.
The construction of a 280-seater lecture and conference space in the heart of the campus is nearing completion and is to be named the Aurivo Auditorium. …
IT Sligo Students ‘farm’ their way to Engineers Award
Mechanical Engineering students from IT Sligo have won a prestigious Engineers Ireland Innovation Award for 2016.
Colm Morley, Shane Timoney, Caolan Treanor and Conor Walsh collected the Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by Siemens, and a prize of €2000 for their final year project which they designed to help improve farm safety.
Their project, entitled: ‘Automatically fed post driver’ (pictured below) allows tractor operators to drive posts without having to dismount their tractors, …
Travel Guide – Donegal Sligo & Northwest Ireland
Travel Guide – Donegal, Sligo & Northwest Ireland
When it comes to sheer wild beauty, the landscapes of Ireland’s Northwest have no equal, on the Emerald Isle or perhaps anywhere else. Rugged coastlines, windswept moors and plunging valleys capture a sense of poetic drama which the Yeats brothers, proud natives of this region, could scarcely have expressed in their own artistic works.
Sligo Town & Surrounding AreasSligo town offers much of the “authentic Ireland” …
Why Study in IRELAND eh?!
Why Study In Ireland? Here’s why!
KOM Consultants are now working with University College Cork, Institute of Technology Sligo and Institute of Technology Carlow in Ireland. Keep an eye out for more information on studying in Ireland.
Got a question, just ask me :)
Did you know, KOM Consultants are the application centre for over 20 overseas universities. We will do all the work for you. …
10 Things you need to know about Institute of Technology Sligo
10 Things you need to know about Institute of Technology, Sligo
As of this week, Institute of Technology Sligo is now an official partner of KOM Consultants. We want to give you as many options as possible when it comes to international study. So many options in fact, that it’s impossible for you to choose where to go! (Insert evil laugh muwahahahahahahaha)
Here’s the first of many blogs on IT Sligo. …
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| Location: | Ireland |
| County Population: | Donegal – 159,000 Galway – 258,000 Mayo – 130,000 Sligo – 65,000 |
| Student Population: | 12,000 |
| Strengths: | Business, Marketing, Tourism, Social Science, Life Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computing |
| Campus locations: | ATU Connemara – Galway ATU Donegal Letterkenny – Donegal ATU Donegal Killybegs – Donegal ATU Galway – Galway ATU Mayo – Mayo ATU Mountbellew – Galway ATU Sligo – Sligo ATU Sligo St Angela’s – Sligo |
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