South East Technological University
Waterford, Ireland
- 2022
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About South East Technological University
South East Technological University (SETU – Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Oirdheiscirt), officially inaugurated on 1 May 2022, represents the historic amalgamation of two of Ireland's most esteemed institutes of technology: Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT, established 1970) and Institute of Technology, Carlow (IT Carlow, established 1970). Serving as the premier multi-campus technological university for the south-east region of Ireland, SETU educates over 18,000 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students supported by more than 2,000 academic and professional staff. Operating across major campuses in Waterford (Cork Road Flagship, College Street, and the Carriganore West Campus / SETU Arena), Carlow (Kilkenny Road Flagship Campus), Wexford (Summerhill Road), and Wicklow (Clermont Rathnew), SETU offers more than 200 practice-driven academic degree programmes spanning engineering, computing, pharmaceuticals, business, humanities, architecture, and nursing. Renowned for its world-class research centers—including the Walton Institute for Information & Communication Systems Science (formerly TSSG), the Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC), and the Dargan Centre for Research & Innovation—SETU connects students directly with global industry giants in biopharma, cybersecurity, agritech, and precision engineering. SETU graduates enjoy a 95%+ employment rate and direct eligibility for Ireland's Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G) post-study work visa.
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