Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
Athlone, Ireland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 15,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2021
Overview
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) is a multi-campus public university in Ireland, established in 2021 following the merger of Athlone Institute of Technology and Limerick Institute of Technology. TUS has seven campuses spread across four counties — Westmeath, Limerick, Tipperary and Clare — in Ireland's Midwest and Midlands regions. With over 15,000 students and 150+ career-focused courses spanning business, engineering, technology, science, health, and the arts, TUS emphasises applied learning, small class sizes, and strong industry partnerships. TUS graduates have been recognised as the most employable in Ireland for three consecutive years. The university is a member of RUN-EU (Regional University Network – European University alliance) and holds QQI institutional quality assurance recognition.
Fields of study
- Business
- Computing
- Engineering
- Technology
- Science
- Health
- Nursing
- Art and Design
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Quantity Surveying
Accreditation: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€16,500 / year
From about $17,820 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees vary by programme and student category. Published examples: MA Accounting – EU full-time €7,000, non-EU €16,500 per year; Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment (Special Purpose Award) – €1,200 for 15-week programme; Advanced Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship MSc – €3,300 per year. PhD fees available on request from fees office.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting – MA (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €16,500 / total | Varies | — |
| Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment – Special Purpose Award (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | €1,200 / total | Varies | — |
| Business Computing – Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Business – Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Tourism – Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.