Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

About Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS – Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Sionainne: Lár Tíre Iarthar Láir), inaugurated on 1 October 2021 following the historic amalgamation of Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) and Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), is a world-class multi-campus technological university spanning Ireland's vibrant Midlands and Midwest regions. Encompassing six distinctive, purpose-built campuses across Athlone, Limerick (Moylish, LSAD Clare Street, and the state-of-the-art Coonagh Engineering Centre), Thurles, and Clonmel in County Tipperary, TUS educates over 15,000 students from more than 110 countries. TUS is nationally celebrated for its industry-immersed educational model, integrating mandatory paid internships, hands-on lab training, small class cohorts, and high-impact applied research across materials science, polymer engineering, biosciences, software design, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, and the creative arts. Home to the internationally recognized Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) and leading research institutes like the Materials Research Institute (MRI), Bioscience Research Institute (BRI), and Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre (ABC), TUS achieves an exceptional 96%+ graduate employment rate with direct eligibility for Ireland's Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G) post-study work rights.