Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a major public university covering the west and north-west of Ireland. Formed in April 2022 by the merger of Galway-Mayo IT, IT Sligo, and Letterkenny IT, it is now one of the largest multi-campus institutions in the country.
With a student body of over 20,000, ATU operates eight distinct campuses across Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal. Because it functions as a technological university, its academic model focuses heavily on applied sciences, practical vocational training, and direct industry integration.
Why students choose ATU
Multi-campus network
Operating across eight locations, ATU provides access to distinct academic and industry networks across four different counties, allowing students to study in either urban centers or specialized regional facilities.
Focus on applied sciences
As a technological university, the curriculum prioritizes hands-on technical skills and direct vocational training over pure theoretical research, ensuring graduates meet precise industry needs.
Extensive program variety
The recent merger of three separate institutes means ATU now offers over 600 distinct academic programs, giving standard postgraduate students access to an unusually wide variety of specialized tracks.
Specialized regional industries
The university maintains strong links with the region's prominent medical technology, biopharmaceutical, and marine research sectors, facilitating direct internships and applied project work.
Diverse student community
With an intake of over 20,000 students, the university sustains a large, active community spanning a massive geographic footprint, providing a very different experience to a centralized Dublin campus.
Cost of living advantages
Located across the west and north-west of Ireland, the various ATU campuses generally offer lower accommodation and daily living costs compared to studying in the immediate Dublin area.
Popular subject areas
Postgraduate fees
Annual fees for non-EU international students. Verify current figures at atu.ie before applying.
| Programme | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Computing & Technology | |
| Master of Science in Big Data Analytics | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Big Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Cloud Technologies | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Cloud Technologies Research | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Cyberpsychology | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Cybersecurity | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Cybersecurity Research | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in DevOps | €12,000 |
| Master of Science DevOps Research | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Data Science & Preparatory Cert in Computing | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Research | €12,000 |
| Science, Marine & Environment | |
| Master of Science Applied Marine Conservation | €12,000 |
| Master of Science International Marine Biological Resources | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Conservation Behaviour | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Built Environment Regulation | €12,000 |
| Medical, Biopharma & Sport | |
| Master of Science Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Bioprocessing Science | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Medical Technologies, Innovation and Development | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Nutrition and Sensory Science | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Strength and Conditioning | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Sport and Clinical Biomechanics | €12,000 |
| MHSc (International Healthcare Management) | €13,950 |
| Business, Media & Arts | |
| Master of Arts in Accounting | €12,000 |
| Master of Science in Digital Media & Marketing | €12,000 |
| Master of Science Supply Chain Analytics | €12,000 |
| Master of Arts Creative Practice | €12,000 |
| Master of Arts in Social Work | €12,000 |
| Engineering | |
| M.Eng in Geotechnical Engineering with Structural Engineering | €12,000 |
| M.Eng in Structural Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering | €12,000 |
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