Introduction

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, referred to as TUS, is the third university of technology in Ireland. It was formed by the merger of Athlone Institute of Technology and Limerick Institute of Technology, providing higher education services for the Midlands and Midwest regions.

Overview

Student size: more than 14,000 students.

Number of faculty and staff: more than 1,200 faculty and staff.

History and establishment time

Limerick Institute of Technology can be traced back to the Decorative Arts School established on Limmy Street, Limerick on July 3, 1852. It was established as Limerick Institute of Technology by the Limerick City Vocational Education Committee in 1975, became Limerick Institute of Arts, Business and Technology in 1980, became the Regional Institute of Technology in 1993, became the Polytechnic in 1997, and merged with Tipperary College in 2012. In 2016, degree education was introduced at Ennis Learning Center. In 2017, planning permission for a new campus in Coona, Limerick was obtained.

Athlone Institute of Technology was established in 1970 It was established by the Irish government as the Athlone Regional Institute of Technology in 1990, gained more autonomy in 1992, changed its name to Athlone Institute of Technology in 1997, and became an accredited institution with the power to award degrees in 1999.

In 2018, due to the Technical Universities Act passed that year requiring at least two colleges to jointly apply for university status, Athlone Institute of Technology formed an alliance with Limerick Institute of Technology and announced in October 2019 that the goal was to establish a new technical university for the Midwest region, which would be opened on October 1, 2021. The school officially opened on the day.

School Strength

Rich courses: internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate courses are provided, covering many fields such as business, accounting, information technology, humanities, catering, hotel and tourism research, engineering and science.

Practical teaching: focusing on practical teaching, students can learn in advanced laboratories and studios, familiarize themselves with industry standard equipment related to the course, and most courses include internships, students have the opportunity to gain industry experience or study or intern abroad.

Scientific research cooperation: The school’s three strategic research centers, namely the Materials Engineering, Biomolecular Science and Software Engineering Research Center, have established international cooperation with major multinational companies and universities in Europe, Asia and the United States, and have close cooperation ties with various industries. Graduates have the opportunity to enter the world’s top 500 Strong corporate internship or employment.

Institutional nature

Public polytechnic university.

Educational philosophy

With inclusiveness, innovation and sustainability as the core, it focuses on practical and research-oriented applied learning, and is committed to providing students with a high-quality educational experience, cultivating students' knowledge and skills so that they can thrive in a student-centered environment and prepare for their future careers.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has three strategic research centers for materials engineering, biomolecular science and software engineering, which provide strong support for scientific research and teaching in related fields.

Advantageous disciplines:

Engineering and Technology: It has achieved remarkable teaching results in professional fields such as mechanical engineering and electronic engineering, and has cultivated a large number of engineering and technical talents with practical ability and innovative thinking, which can meet the needs of local and international engineering industries.

Information Technology: It covers computer science, software engineering and other directions, focusing on cultivating students' programming ability, software development ability and data analysis ability, and has delivered many professional talents for the development of Ireland's information technology industry.

Business and Accounting: The curriculum of business and accounting majors is closely integrated with market demand, cultivating students with solid business knowledge and professional accounting skills, so that students have strong competitiveness in the business and financial fields.

Catering, Hotel and Tourism Research: With the help of Ireland's rich tourism resources, this subject provides students with systematic theoretical knowledge and practical opportunities, enabling students to play an important role in the catering, hotel and tourism industries and promote the development of local tourism.

Department

The school does not clearly divide the traditional departments, but covers teaching and research in multiple disciplines such as engineering and science, business, accounting, information technology, humanities, catering, hotel and tourism research.

Ranking

There is currently no authoritative comprehensive ranking of world universities, but as an important technical university in Ireland, it has a certain reputation and influence in Ireland.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and degree level. The tuition fees for international students for undergraduate courses are about 10,000-12,000 euros/year, and the tuition fees for postgraduate courses are about 12,000-15,000 euros/year.

Campus

Campus distribution: The school has six campuses in four counties and three provinces in Ireland, located in Limerick, Athlone, Thurles, Clonmel and Ennis.

Campus facilities: The campus facilities are complete, with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, computer rooms and other teaching facilities, as well as sports venues, student dormitories, restaurants and other living facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.