ATU Open Days, Explore Your University Options

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Open Days take place across ATU’s nine campuses between October and November 2024. Attending an ATU Open Day provides prospective learners with the opportunity to explore the campuses and facilities, meet lecturers, staff and current students and get an insight into the programmes available across ATU’s nine campuses.

Visitors to an ATU Open Day get a first hand look at the campuses, facilities, and resources ATU offers, such as libraries, labs, sports centres, student supports and learning facilities which helps you the learner assess the university and check out if ATU fits your study needs and lifestyle.

During the Open Day events, prospective students get the chance to interact with lecturers, current students and academic staff from your potential area of study. Prospective students can ask specific questions about their area of interest, with detailed presentations on ATU’s programmes taking place across each event, giving you a clearer understanding of what each programme covers, which is valuable if you’re undecided or need more information about your area of interest.

Getting the chance to connect with current students at each event provides insight into student life, clubs, societies, accommodation, and what to expect outside the lecture theatre, which is essential for understanding the university’s community.

During the Open Day events, staff from student support services and the admissions office will be available to provide information on financial support, including grants, scholarships and bursaries, entry requirements, application processes, and important deadlines.

Prospective students can discover what kind of student support is available at ATU, such as counselling and medical services, academic support, career guidance, and disability services. Often these supports play an essential role in your success at university.

ATU Open Days include information about career services, internships, and graduate employment. ATU prides itself on preparing students for the job market, a unique feature of the technological university.

Beyond the university, ATU Open Days provide an opportunity to explore the surrounding town or city where the campus is located. This can be crucial in deciding if you would enjoy living in one of our nine university locations.

To find out more about ATU Open Days and to register your attendance at one or all of the Open Day events visit atu.ie/opendays

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Atlantic Technological University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Lifelong Learning opportunities for aspiring higher education students. Learning is and will be the core activity of the Institute, bringing students, staff and the region together to share, apply, test and create knowledge. Out of ATU’s five campuses, the Galway Campus is the largest and home of the Institute’s administrative headquarters. Overlooking Galway Bay, the campus remains one of Galway City’s iconic landmarks due to its distinctive architecture and design. The modern building hosts an IT Centre and the Library. Business, Tourism, Engineering, Science a wide range of courses are available on this campus.

Galway City is also home to ATU’s The Centre for Creative Arts and Media. A stones throw away from the city centre, the campus focuses in courses in art & design, textiles, and film & documentary that cater to aspiring creative students, who are looking to gain on hands experience to prepare them for Art and Multimedia sectors. The building consists of high ceilings, wide windows and spacious room, while the library is constructed with Irish oak using a distinct ecclesiastical theme.

The Mayo Campus of Atlantic Technological University opened its doors to students back in 1994 and now offers modern facilities and services for both students and staff. Courses in Nursing, Business, Sciences, Tech among others are the main focus at the Mayo Campus. The National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology is located in North-West Connamara at ATU’s Letterfrack Campus. The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology was the first institute in Ireland to house a agricultural college, originally set up by the Franciscan Brothers in 1904. Today students at Mountbellow have the choice between two degrees on the campus – Rural Enterprise & Agribusiness or Agriculture & Environmental Management.

Among the excellent academic services provided by ATU, there are also great recreational facilities for its students to avail of including GAA, rugby, soccer, athletics, indoor sports and a selection of clubs and societies.

ATU Campuses

• ATU Galway City, Dublin Road
• ATU Galway City, Wellpark Road
• ATU Mayo
• ATU Connemara
• ATU Mountbellew