Introduction

Munster Technological University (MTU) is a multi-campus technical university in Ireland, offering more than 140 courses from apprenticeship to doctoral degrees, and is committed to promoting regional development through education, research and innovation.

Overview

Student size: more than 18,000 students.

Faculty: more than 2,000 faculty and staff support students' learning and development.

History and establishment time

In May 2020, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced the approval of the merger of Cork Institute of Technology and Tralee Institute of Technology to form Munster Technological University, which will be established in January 2021. It was officially established in July.

School Strength

Rich courses: It provides a full range of higher education courses including bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, covering many subject areas such as applied science, arts and humanities, business, education, engineering, health sciences, hotel and tourism, information technology, etc.

Extensive cooperation: As a vibrant education, research, innovation and cooperation center, the school maintains a close cooperative relationship with enterprises, industries and other institutions, providing students with internships, practical projects and employment opportunities, helping students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work and improve students' employment competitiveness.

Institutional nature

Public Polytechnic University.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, encourage students to actively participate in practical activities and scientific research projects, improve students' comprehensive quality and employment competitiveness, so as to meet the needs of social and economic development and promote the sustainable development of the region.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced laboratories and research centers, such as the Marine Technology Laboratory of the National Maritime Academy, the Music Technology Laboratory of the Cork Conservatory of Music, and the Design Studio of the Crawford School of Art and Design, which provide students with a good practice and research environment.

Advantageous disciplines:

Engineering technology: It has strong teaching and research strength in mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering and other fields, and has trained a large number of engineering and technical talents that meet the needs of modern industrial development.

Computer science: It covers multiple directions such as computer programming, software development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, etc., focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, and laying a solid foundation for students' career development in the field of information technology.

Business management: Including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources management and other majors, the curriculum is closely combined with market demand, cultivating students' business insight and management capabilities, so that students can succeed in the business field.

Health science: It has majors such as nursing, nutrition and health sciences, and medical testing, providing students with systematic health science knowledge and practical skills training, and cultivating students to become talents in the field of health science with professional qualities.

Departments

The school has several departments, including the Department of Engineering and Architecture, the Department of Business and Humanities, the Department of Science and Computing, the Department of Health and Social Sciences, etc. Each department contains several specific disciplines.

Ranking

It has not yet been officially ranked by authoritative institutions such as QS, Times Higher Education, and U.S. News & World Report, but it has a high reputation and influence in Ireland.

Cost

Undergraduate courses: local students have an annual tuition fee of about US$228, and international students have an annual minimum of US$206.

Graduate courses: local students have an annual tuition fee of about US$2,226, and international students have an annual tuition fee of US$3,340.

Campus

Campus distribution: It consists of six campuses located in Cork and Kerry, including the Bishopstown Campus in Cork, the Irish National Maritime College Campus, the Cork Conservatory of Music Campus, the Crawford School of Art and Design Campus, and the North Campus and South Campus in Kerry.

Campus facilities:

Bishopstown Campus: It is the main campus, covering an area of ​​about 80 acres, located in the western suburbs of Cork. The campus has teaching facilities such as theaters, classrooms, laboratories, drawing studios, libraries, computer rooms, open access computing centers and research units. It is also equipped with recreational facilities such as running tracks, tennis courts, all-weather courts, gyms and grass sports fields. There is also an indoor swimming pool nearby. The campus has won awards for its architectural design and aesthetics.

Kerry North Campus: Located in Dromak, Tralee, the campus is well planned and well-equipped, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Other campuses: The National Maritime Academy of Ireland campus has advanced marine technology laboratories and simulation equipment, providing practical teaching places for students majoring in marine engineering and navigation technology; the Cork Conservatory of Music campus and the Crawford School of Art and Design campus provide professional teaching facilities and creative space for students majoring in music and art design respectively.