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Munster Technological University (MTU)

Ireland

Address: Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland

Engineering, Computer Science, Nautical Studies

Munster Technological University (MTU) was established in January 2021 through the merger of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and the Institute of Technology, Tralee (ITT). It is a multi-campus university providing professional, research-informed education.

Diplomas*:

Associate Degree, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Agriculture, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

MTU has strong collaborative links with industry throughout the Munster region, particularly in the engineering, agritech, and ICT sectors.

Research:

Research is focused on providing solutions for regional industries. Key research areas include advanced manufacturing, photonics, and marine technology.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

1600

Current students***:

18000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

70000

Pros

A multi-campus university with strong regional industry connections, offering a ladder of progression from certificate to PhD level.

Cons

Being a very new university, it is still building its national and international reputation. The multi-campus nature can be a drawback for some.

Best For

Students in the Munster region seeking a technical and professional education with a strong emphasis on industry collaboration and practical skills.

Additive Manufacturing, Engineering, Photonics, Process Improvement, Product Development, Research and Development, Sustainability Practices

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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