Two institutes merged on 1 January 2021 to form Munster Technological University: Cork Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Tralee. The biggest site is the Bishopstown campus in Cork, and Kerry students study in Tralee. MTU also runs the Crawford College of Art and Design, the Cork School of Music and the National Maritime College of Ireland at Ringaskiddy. Courses lean practical, with work placements built in.
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Official website: mtu.ie
2021, from CIT and IT Tralee
Technological university
Cork and Kerry
National Maritime College of Ireland
€12,000 – €16,000
Non-EU students, undergraduate and taught master's
€11,000 – €14,000
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 mtu.ie before you apply.
MSc Cloud Computing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Data Science and Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc (Hons) Software Development
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Work placements written into many degrees.
Ireland's national maritime college at Ringaskiddy.
Art and music schools in Cork city centre.
Computing graduates join Cork's tech employers, including Apple's large Hollyhill campus.
Engineering and science graduates find work in the pharma plants around Cork Harbour.
Master's graduates can usually stay two years on Ireland's Stamp 1G.
Undergrad
Direct application
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Selected master's
Bishopstown is a suburban campus on the west side of Cork, a short bus ride from the city centre and next to Cork University Hospital.
Cork is compact and walkable, built on islands in the River Lee. Rent is lower than Dublin but still tight, so book housing early.
Letter of acceptance from the institution
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
Non-EU students apply directly to MTU. Taught master's applications are rolling, but popular computing courses fill up, so apply by spring for September and allow time for the visa.
Most courses start in September. A few master's programmes also take a January intake.
Most non-EU students need a D study visa for Ireland. The key documents are the acceptance letter, fee receipt, bank statements showing EUR 10,000 and private health insurance. You register for an IRP once you're in the country.
Cloud computing, data science, cybersecurity, mechanical engineering and software development are popular. Master's courses usually need a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject and IELTS 6.5; undergraduate entry is based on school results and IELTS 6.0.
MTU offers some merit scholarships for non-EU students, usually as a fee reduction. Check the international office's current list before you apply.
