Munster Technological University
Cork, Ireland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 18,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2021
Overview
Munster Technological University (MTU) is a public multi-campus technological university in the South-West of Ireland, established on 1 January 2021 by Ministerial Order under Section 36 of the Technological Universities Act 2018. MTU has six campuses: MTU Bishopstown Campus (Cork), MTU Crawford College of Art and Design (Cork), MTU Cork School of Music, MTU Kerry North Campus (Tralee), MTU Kerry South Campus, and the National Maritime College of Ireland. The university has approximately 18,000 full-time and part-time learners and over 1,400 staff.
As a designated awarding body, MTU makes major higher education awards at all levels of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), from Higher Certificate (Level 6) to Doctorate (Level 10). Programmes span science and technology, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, creative and performing arts, maritime studies, and health sciences. Many programmes carry professional recognition from bodies such as Engineers Ireland, Chartered Accountants Ireland, the Teaching Council, CORU, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, and others.
MTU is active in research, innovation, and enterprise, with numerous research centres and groups collaborating with industry, state bodies, and international partners. The university is a member of the INGENIUM University Alliance and participates in Erasmus+ and other EU programmes. MTU is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, aligning its research activities to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Science
- Business
- Accounting
- Computing
- Architecture
- Art and Design
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Social Sciences
- Nursing and Health
- Education
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Maritime Studies
- Construction
- Humanities
Accreditation: Higher Education Authority (HEA), Ireland
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January, May
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissionsCork@mtu.ie
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (opens in a new tab) | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | 1st September, 1st January, 1st May |
| Masters by Research (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | 1st September, 1st January, 1st May |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
