Welcome to Atlantic Technological University (ATU), one of the largest multi-campus universities in Ireland. 

With campuses in Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, and Galway, ATU serves a diverse community of learners, staff, and organisations and offers a unique blend of academic excellence, research innovation, and quality of life.  

ATU is on the path to becoming a hub of talent attraction, education, and retention. We are committed to bolstering economic, social, and cultural development across the west, northwest, and cross-border areas.   

Our collaborative ethos drives us to deliver practical, solution-oriented education and research that directly addresses global challenges.   

It’s hard to know what university is like until you get there, and all universities are different.  In some ways it’s easier to describe what university isn’t! Well, everyone says that it is not like school or college, or work, or home. So, what IS university really like? We aim to give you a realistic view, based on things students told us they wish they had known.

This article will help you decide what to study, and at which university. We provide practical tips on how to compare universities, how to prepare for open days and who to talk to at these events.

Find out more about applying to University generally, and about our university’s admission process.

This article introduces typical accommodation options available and provides some tips for making the right choice for you.