Study at Institute of Technology, Carlow (ITC), Ireland

  • ITC is the 4th largest of the 14 technology institutes in Ireland, ITCh campuses in Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow, and part-time provision elsewhere in the Republic.
  • ITC has been named as the Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the year
  • Founded in 1970, the university has over 45, 000 alumni to its credit
  • ITC has the autonomy to confer its own awards right from Higher Certificate to Ph.D.
  • ITC has been consistently lauded for the superlative programs in the field of Biological, Molecular and Environmental Science
  • ITC has over 7,000 students enrolled in its various programs and the campus is supportive of mature learners
  • Located in the centre of Ireland’s South Leinster region

Why Study in Ireland

  • 2 Years Stay Back: 1 Year Masters / MBA and 2 years Post-study Work Visa. Bachelors degree provides at least 1 year stay back
  • Education Quality: Ireland’s education ranks in the Top 10 in the World
  • Safe & Friendly: One of the safest and the friendliest country in the world
  • 100% English-speaking Country: Ireland is an English speaking country. Remember – Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom (UK) and Southern part of Ireland is known as the Republic of Ireland
  • Companies in Ireland: You name some of the topmost companies and most of them will have their European headquarters (HQs) in Ireland. Ireland has the best of the tech world: Google, HP, Apple, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Amazon, SAP, TITCter, Infosys, TCS, and mostly all. So here’s a list of companies in Ireland (and see how many have their headquarters in Ireland)Ireland is the largest exporter of software in the world and rates amongst the top five producers of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals globally. The ever-increasing demands of this high technology economy have ensured that the higher education technological sector offers the highest and most advanced standards and opportunities available today. 75+ Biopharmaceutical companies are in Ireland. Ireland is the 7th largest exporter of medicinal and pharmaceutical products in the world in 2014
  • Tax Structure: The taxation in Ireland for companies is 12.5%. Thus, you will have access to some of the topmost companies’ EU HQs in a smaller country. Again, there are top Institutions in Ireland and since its 100% English speaking, even the Companies prefer to be in Ireland
  • Permanent Residency: Ireland offers a great opportunity to settle down in the country if you have a job of over Euro 30000 annually!

So all in all, ONE year Masters + 2 Years Work Permit + Opportunity to Settle Down with access to work in 28 European countries!

For more detailed reasons and information about advantages of studying in Ireland, check out our Why Study in Ireland page

Entry Requirements to Study at the University of Limerick, Ireland

General entry requirements (exact requirements may vary from course to course)

Postgraduate Courses

At least 60 % in Bachelors minimum of a second class honours  (we recommend 65 %) or CGPA of 7.5  or higher (on a scale of 10). IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each module (or an equivalent TOEFL or PTE score )

ITC MBA program

Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of professional work experience after graduation. Which does not include summer placements, part-time or temporary work experience. GMAT score of 600 or higher (the average GMAT at UCD is 640). IELTS: 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each module or TOEFL iBT: 100 (with min. score of 24 in writing, and min. 20 in reading, listening and speaking). All eligible applicants will be interviewed

Several of Institute of Technology, Carlow scholarships for Indian students:

Gold Sports Scholarship: IT Carlow provides a number of Gold Sports Scholarships to students who have shown exceptional sporting ability each academic year. The Scholarships afford our sports people. The opportunity to compete at the top level while pursuing a course of academic study. The scheme is designed to nurture and develop individual talent and maintain the Institutes sporting tradition.

Elite Sports Scholarship: Institute of Technology Carlow has established itself as one of the leading third level sporting institutions in Ireland and is quickly evolving into a modern hub for sporting excellence. Our state of the art sporting facilities and growing academic portfolio of sports related programmes means we are now in a position to attract the very best athletes, who are competing both nationally and internationally across a wide range of disciplines.

High Performance Entry Scheme: The scheme enables athletes and other high achievers in the fields of sport, active citizenship, innovation and entrepreneurship to take advantage of this scheme and enable these performers to give their best in their chosen arena.

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships: The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships are open to students from outside the EU/EEA and provide an individual stipend of €10,000 and full fee waiver to 60 beneficiaries for one full year study on a Bachelor, Master or PhD programme.

Erasmus Mundus Scheme: An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), is a prestigious, integrated, international study programme, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions. EMJMDs award EU-funded scholarships to the best student candidates applying under annual selection rounds. Study must take place in at least two of the programme countries. Part of the studies can also take place where there is a partner-country institution involved.An EMJMD is a study programme of 60, 90 or 120 ECTS. This means that it lasts from a minimum of 12 months, to a maximum of 24 months and is open for Master’s students.

Some of the above scholarships are applicable for Masters level applicants. For undergraduate applications applying to study at ITC after 12th, the third scholarship in the above list is applicable.

Institute of Technology, Carlow (ITC) Deadline for Applications:

While there is no official deadline for applications, courses at ITC fill up very fast. Typically, applicants may wish to apply by October in the previous year to when they hope to begin their course. Eg. if you are planning on a September 2020 start, you should apply by September 2019 preferably.

Masters level courses at ITC. Especially in disciplines like Molecular and Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering etc. are in great demand and fill up quickly.