Introduction

South East Technological University (SETU), located in southeast Ireland, is a comprehensive university and one of the five largest higher education institutions in Ireland. It was formed by the merger of Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology on May 1, 2022. It integrates more than 50 years of experience and advantages in higher education, scientific research, innovation and internal and external cooperation between the two schools, and is committed to building a leading European university of technology.

Overview

Teacher and student scale: more than 20,000 teachers and students.

Campus area: The campus area is 100 acres.

History and establishment time

May 1, 2022 It was officially established on 2005. Its predecessor was Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology.

School Strength

Rich courses: It has five colleges, namely Business School, Engineering School, Humanities and Sciences School, Education and Social Sciences School, and Medical and Health Sciences School, offering undergraduate, master and doctoral courses covering a wide range of subject areas.

Teaching mode: It mainly adopts small class teaching, emphasizes individual participatory teaching, combines interactive methods such as group discussions, and conducts teaching with students as the center.

International cooperation: Cooperate with 100 universities around the world Many universities have established cooperative relationships, and students have the opportunity to exchange and study at cooperative institutions.

Institutional nature

Public polytechnic university.

Educational philosophy

Through inclusive education and high-quality research, we promote innovation, empower communities, and bring transformative impacts to the southeast of Ireland. We are committed to creating, promoting and maintaining the development of the southeast as a world-class innovation region, and have a transformative impact on the community, region and the wider world.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has an aerospace engineering research center, etc., which provides a platform for practice and research for students and researchers in related majors.

Advantageous disciplines:

Engineering: Mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering and other majors are strong, cultivating students' professional capabilities in engineering design, manufacturing, automation and other aspects, and providing a large number of talents for Ireland's manufacturing industry, science and technology industry, etc.

Computer science: Covering multiple fields such as computer programming, software development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, etc., focusing on the combination of practice and theory, helping students master cutting-edge computer technology to adapt to the needs of the rapidly developing information technology industry.

Business: Including engineering Business management, finance, accounting, supply chain management and other majors, the courses are closely linked to market demand, cultivate students' business thinking and management capabilities, and lay a solid foundation for students' career development in the business field.

Medicine and Health Sciences: Medicine, biomedicine and other majors provide students with systematic medical knowledge and practical skills training, cultivate talents in the field of medicine and health sciences with professional qualities, and meet the society's demand for medical and health professionals.

Faculty

There are five colleges, including the School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Sciences, the School of Education and Social Sciences, and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Ranking

There is no authoritative comprehensive ranking of world universities, but as Ireland's newest and largest polytechnic university, it has a high reputation and influence in Ireland.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition fees: International undergraduate tuition fees are €13,500 for liberal arts and €14,500 for science and engineering.

Master's tuition fees: International master's tuition fees are €14,000 for liberal arts and €15,000 for science and engineering.

Campus

Campus distribution: It has Waterford, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and Kilkenny 5 campuses.

Campus facilities:

Teaching facilities: The campus is well-equipped with advanced classrooms and laboratories, providing students with a good learning and practice environment.

Cultural and sports facilities: With a first-class cultural and sports environment, students can participate in various extracurricular projects to stimulate their abilities and imagination.

Living facilities: The school provides accommodation for students. SETU's dormitory is only a two-minute walk from the College Street Campus and about a fifteen-minute walk from the main campus, the City Campus. There are 66 single suites, three of which are suitable for disabled people. The dormitory environment is comfortable, the living atmosphere is friendly and conducive to socializing.

Other facilities: The school also provides a variety of support services, including financial assistance, medical assistance, and career counseling and advice.