Institute of Technology Carlow provides higher educational programmes, and research and enterprise development opportunities, through its centres in Carlow, Wexford, and Wicklow. The Institute boasts the second highest percentage of postgraduates in the IoT sector.
Institute of Technology Carlow has the highest percentage of Lifelong Learners in the sector, which reflects the commitment to providing higher educational opportunities for all.
Institute of Technology Carlow has carried out a €150 million capital investment programme that has delivered the Centre for Aerospace Engineering, the Dargan Centre for Research and Innovation, The Haughton Building teaching and learning centre, and a multi-million Student Services and Sports Facilities Centre.
Life in College can be as exciting and as enriching as you wish to make it. There is a wide range of activities to suit all tastes and this section of the website provides a pathway to student societies, sports clubs, staff and student representation.
Students enjoy the best of both worlds at IT Carlow, studying in a challenging and friendly environment, without the pressures of urban-based student life.
Smaller group teaching is an important feature of our educational approach at IT Carlow, fostering a supportive environment amongst staff and students, with the emphasis on individual potential.
The cost of student accommodation in Carlow is up to 50% cheaper than equivalent urban-based accommodation. The majority of students here also avoid daily travel expenses - the College campus is within walking or cycling distance of local amenities.