Atlantic Technological University's Galway campus is part of ATU, the public technological university formed in 2022 across the west and north-west of Ireland. The Galway city campus is best known for engineering, computing, business, hospitality, science and medical technology, with links to Galway's medical device cluster. Choose it for an affordable Irish degree in a lively coastal city.
Galway, Ireland
Official website: gmit.ie
2022 from GMIT, IT Sligo and LYIT
Public technological university in Ireland
Close links to Galway's medical device industry
€12,000 – €15,000
Non-EU students, undergraduate and taught Master's
€12,000 – €15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on gmit.ie before you apply.
MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BEng Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Medical technology courses tied to Galway's medtech cluster.
Engineering and computing with industry placements.
Galway — a lively coastal city known for music and festivals.
Graduates join Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Aerogen and Galway's medtech and software firms.
Master's graduates can stay in Ireland for up to two years under the Third Level Graduate Programme.
Hospitality alumni work in Ireland's hotel and tourism sector.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Limited programmes
The Dublin Road campus sits on the east side of Galway city with engineering workshops, science labs and the library, a short bus ride from the centre.
Galway is a small, lively city on the Atlantic coast, famous for traditional music, festivals and the Latin Quarter. Rent is lower than Dublin but still high.
Letter of acceptance from ATU
Proof of tuition fee payment
Proof of EUR 10,000 living funds
Private medical insurance
English test at required level
Passport valid twelve months beyond arrival
ATU accepts non-EU applications on a rolling basis. Apply by June 2027 for September 2027 entry to leave time for the offer, fee deposit and Irish study visa.
Most programmes start in September, including computing, data science, medical technology regulatory affairs, the MBA and engineering. A few postgraduate courses start in January.
Students from visa-required countries apply for an Irish D study visa with the offer letter, proof of fee payment, EUR 10,000 in living funds and medical insurance. After arrival, register for an Irish Residence Permit.
Computing, data science, medical technology regulatory affairs, the MBA and mechanical engineering are popular. Master's courses need a second-class honours degree or equivalent and IELTS 6.0.
ATU offers some international scholarships that reduce tuition for strong applicants. Ask the international office about current awards.
