TUS’s Defining Pillars: Career Readiness and Regional Growth
TUS is driven by a mission to be a catalyst for sustainable change, blending academic rigour with practical, industry-aligned skills to transform lives and drive economic development across its broad region.
Global Leader in Specialized Fields and Quality
TUS is nationally and internationally recognised for its excellence, particularly in preparing students for the workforce.
- QS 5-Star Rated: TUS is ranked among the top institutions globally, achieving 5 stars in key areas such as Teaching, Employability, Internationalisation, and Innovation.
- Highest Employability: TUS graduates boast the highest employment rate in Ireland, with over 96% securing jobs or proceeding to further study within months of graduation, thanks to the university’s strong industry connections and mandatory work placements.
- National Accreditation: As a public university, all TUS programs are fully validated and accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
- Sustainability Focus: TUS has a core strategic focus on sustainability, integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its research and operations.
Academic Excellence and Program Depth
TUS offers a comprehensive range of over 200 programs from foundation to doctoral level, structured across its academic departments.
- Computing and Technology: Strong focus areas include MSc Data Analytics, MSc Cybersecurity, and Digital Media, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities like the Clonmel Digital Campus (specializing in digital media and game development).
- Engineering and Built Environment: Key programs include Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management, with the Coonagh Campus focusing on engineering education.
- Business and Hospitality: Programs like the MBA, MSc in Digital Marketing, and degrees in Hospitality and Tourism benefit from the university’s strong industry ties.
- Creative Arts and Design: The renowned Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD) offers high-quality programs in Art, Design, and Architecture.
- Unique Programs: Includes Ireland’s only dedicated Microbiology Degree at the Athlone Campus, and specialised programs in Sports Science at the Thurles Campus.
The TUS Campuses: A Midlands and Midwest Network
TUS operates a multi-campus structure, providing diverse educational settings and accessing a wide talent pool across four counties.
- Principal Campuses (2):
- Limerick (Moylish Park): The largest campus, housing Engineering, Business, and Science.
- Athlone: Central campus in the heart of the Midlands, known for its friendly culture and the International Arena (Ireland’s first international-standard indoor athletics track).
- Specialised Campuses (4): Clare Street (Limerick), Clonmel Digital Campus, Ennis Campus, and Thurles Campus, each offering unique program concentrations.
Global Maestro’s Application Support: Your Irish Strategy
TUS uses a direct application process for international students and offers generous scholarships based on academic merit.
- Direct Application: International (Non-EU) applicants must apply directly online through the TUS admissions portal. A non-refundable €50 application fee applies to direct applicants.
- English Proficiency Benchmarks:
- Undergraduate (Level 8): Generally IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
- Postgraduate Taught (Level 9): Generally IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- Tuition Fee Management & Scholarships: The university offers competitive tuition and automatic scholarship consideration.
- Undergraduate Tuition (Indicative): Approximately €13,500 per year.
- Postgraduate Tuition (Indicative): Ranges from €14,500 to €20,500 per year depending on the course (e.g., MSc Data Analytics is approximately €18,500).
- Global Scholarships: TUS offers Merit-based Academic Scholarships automatically upon application, with values up to €3,000 for undergraduate and €4,000 for postgraduate students based on GPA. TUS also participates in other international scholarship programs.
Ready to gain a highly-employable, QS 5-Star recognised degree from a dynamic public university in the heart of Ireland? Start your application to the Technological University of the Shannon with the strategic guidance of Global Maestro.
