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Atlantic Technological University

Galway, Ireland · Public · Est. 2022

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

2022

Type

Public

Location

Galway, Ireland

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) opened in April 2022, when Galway-Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny Institutes of Technology joined to form one of Ireland's new technological universities. It has about 30,600 students across nine campuses in the west and north-west of Ireland, and more than 3,000 international students from over 115 countries.

ATU focuses on applied, career-focused teaching. It is strong in computing, engineering and manufacturing, business, and life sciences, and the west of Ireland has a large medical devices and biopharmaceutical industry around Galway and Sligo. Many undergraduate courses include a work placement.

For Indian students the attraction is a public university with moderate fees: €15,000 for most on-campus master's degrees from September 2027 and €13,000 a year for undergraduate degrees. Master's degrees in data science, AI, cyber security and cloud computing are taught at Letterkenny, and business analytics and computing at Galway. Indian applicants can also apply for ATU's Global Entry Scholarship.

Galway is a lively university city on the Atlantic coast in the west of Ireland. Sligo and Letterkenny are smaller towns where rents are lower. ATU does not own any student housing, so you rent from private providers.

Founded
April 2022, from Galway-Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny Institutes of Technology
Type
Public technological university
Total students
About 30,600 (ATU website)
International students
More than 3,000 from over 115 countries (ATU website)
Campuses
Nine campuses in Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal (main international hubs: Galway Dublin Road, Sligo and Letterkenny)
Intakes
September for most courses; some master's start in January

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (EUR)Approx. in rupees
    Master of Science in Business Analytics1 year (full time)€15,000≈ ₹15.9 lakh
    Master of Science in Computing in Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)€15,000≈ ₹15.9 lakh
    Master of Science in Data Science1 year full time (2 years part time)€15,000≈ ₹15.9 lakh
    Master of Science in Computing1 year (full time)€14,000≈ ₹14.8 lakh
    Master of Science in Computing in Cybersecurity1 year full time (2 years part time)€15,000≈ ₹15.9 lakh
    Master of Science in Computing in Cloud Technologies1 year full time (2 years part time)€15,000≈ ₹15.9 lakh
    Master of Science in Engineering Management1 year full time (2 years part time)€14,000≈ ₹14.8 lakh
    Master of Science in Business Management1 year (full time, 90 credits)€15,000≈ ₹15.9 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • Undergraduate and postgraduate

      ATU Global Entry Scholarship

      Value: €3,000 fee discount (countries with GDP per capita of USD 12,500 or less); €2,000 (USD 12,500 to 25,000)

      Eligibility: Non-EU applicants; the band depends on the World Bank GDP per capita of your country. India's GDP per capita is below USD 12,500, so Indian applicants should fall in the €3,000 band; confirm with ATU Global.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Undergraduate and postgraduate

      ATU Global Merit Entry Scholarship

      Value: €4,000 fee discount

      Eligibility: Postgraduate: first-class honours degree in a related subject and IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5). Undergraduate: Year 1 Level 8 applicants with IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) and over 80%. Limited and competitive.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Undergraduate (Year 1, Level 8)

      ATU Global Excellence Scholarship

      Value: €6,000 fee discount

      Eligibility: Non-EU applicants with IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5) and over 85%. Limited and competitive.

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    • Master's or PhD (NFQ Level 9 or 10)

      Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship

      Value: €10,000 stipend plus a full fee waiver for one year

      Eligibility: 60 awards a year across Irish higher education institutions; highly competitive.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Indian applicants need Standard XII with 70% overall, including 65% in Mathematics and English.
    • Visa-required students must apply by 1 May 2027 for September 2027 entry.
    • A €1,000 deposit is due after the offer, and full fees by 31 May for visa applicants starting in September.

    Postgraduate

    • Most master's courses ask for a Level 8 honours degree (or equivalent) with at least second-class honours (2.2) in a related subject. Some, such as the MSc in Business Management, are designed for graduates from other fields.
    • Healthcare management needs a nursing or healthcare degree and 36 months of work experience after it.
    • A €2,000 deposit is due within 30 days of the offer. Full fees are due by 31 May for September starts (visa applicants) and by 15 October for January starts.
    • The application fee is €30 for postgraduate and €20 for undergraduate courses.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
    • Degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate)
    • English test result from within two years of the course start (ATU does not accept medium-of-instruction letters)
    • CV and statement of purpose where the course asks for them

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS AcademicPostgraduate: 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5. Undergraduate: 5.5 overall, no band below 5.0. Some courses ask for more.
    PTE AcademicPostgraduate: 55. Undergraduate: 51.
    TOEFL iBTPostgraduate: 80 (or 4 on the new scale). Undergraduate: 70 (or 3.5).
    Duolingo English TestPostgraduate: 105 (100 in each section). Undergraduate: 95 (90 in each section).
    Medium of instructionATU does not accept medium-of-instruction letters. Some school English qualifications may be accepted; ask the ATU Global Office.

    Accommodation and living costs

    ATU has no on-campus housing; private operators provide all student accommodation. Galway is the most expensive location; Sligo has several purpose-built student residences, and Mayo and Letterkenny rely mainly on rooms in private homes (digs) and apartments.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn EURApprox. in rupees
    Galway: digs (room in a family home)ATU accommodation page€450–650per month≈ ₹47,700 – ₹68,900
    Sligo: purpose-built student accommodationATU accommodation page€4,500–6,500per academic year≈ ₹4.8 lakh – ₹6.9 lakh
    Sligo: digs (7-day let)Twin room to en suite€100–155per week≈ ₹10,600 – ₹16,430
    Mayo: digsATU accommodation page€130–150per week≈ ₹13,780 – ₹15,900

    Campus and location

    ATU's main campuses for international students are Galway City (Dublin Road), Sligo (including St Angelas) and Donegal Letterkenny, with smaller campuses in Mayo, Killybegs, Mountbellew and Connemara.

    • Galway Dublin Road: business, accounting, computing, engineering and life sciences.
    • Letterkenny: most computing master's (data science, AI, cyber security, cloud, DevOps) and engineering management.
    • Sligo: software development, cyber security, bioprocessing and the St Angelas nursing and healthcare campus.
    • Galway and Sligo are close to Ireland's medical devices and biopharmaceutical companies.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    ATU's master's degrees are Level 9 awards, so graduates can usually apply for Stamp 1G under the Third Level Graduate Programme: 12 months, renewable for a further 12 months. Fully online master's do not lead to a stay-back visa. See our Ireland guide for the rules.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    Stay-back after a Level 9 master's (Stamp 1G)Up to 24 months (12 months, renewable once)Irish Immigration Service Delivery
    Stay-back after a Level 8 honours degree (Stamp 1G)12 monthsIrish Immigration Service Delivery

    Studying in Ireland

    Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Ireland. Our country guide covers them in detail:

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    FAQs

    How much is a master's at ATU?

    ATU's international fee policy lists €15,000 a year for on-campus postgraduate courses from the September 2027 intake. The 2026/27 fee, which still applies to January 2027 starts, is €14,000.

    How much is a bachelor's degree?

    €13,000 a year for international students from September 2027, except the BArch (Hons) in Architecture at €17,000.

    What do Indian students need for undergraduate entry?

    Standard XII with 70% overall, including 65% in Mathematics and English, plus an English test such as IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (some courses ask for more).

    Are there scholarships for Indian students?

    Yes. The ATU Global Entry Scholarship gives €2,000 or €3,000 off fees depending on your country's GDP per capita, and merit scholarships worth €4,000 to €6,000 are available to high achievers.

    Can I start in January?

    Some master's courses start in January, for example the MSc in Computing (Galway), Engineering Management and Supply Chain Analytics (Letterkenny) in January 2027.

    Does ATU accept a medium-of-instruction letter instead of IELTS?

    No. ATU says it does not accept medium-of-instruction letters, so plan to take IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo.

    Sources

    1. ATU: international fee and refund policy (September 2027 onwards) (opens in a new tab)
    2. ATU: full-time and part-time postgraduate fees (opens in a new tab)
    3. ATU: postgraduate courses for international students (opens in a new tab)
    4. ATU: MSc in Business Analytics (opens in a new tab)
    5. ATU: MSc in Computing in Big Data Analytics and AI (opens in a new tab)
    6. ATU: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
    7. ATU: non-EU scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    8. ATU: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
    9. ATU: international students (opens in a new tab)
    10. ATU: about ATU (opens in a new tab)
    11. ATU: history (opens in a new tab)
    12. Irish Immigration Service Delivery: Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.atu.ie (opens in a new tab)

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