Public Universities
Country: Ireland
City: Sligo
WWW: itsligo.ie
Type of school: Public Universities
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IT Sligo is one of Ireland’s most successful third level educational institutions. A regional leader in education, innovation and economic and social development, we provide courses with the real-world skills that students need to thrive in the modern workplace. IT Sligo is known for:
Reaching out to business, the community and abroad
A unique kind of campus
International
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WHY CHOOSE IRELAND?
WHY CHOOSE IT SLIGO?
IT Sligo Courses
School of Business and Social Sciences
School of Engineering and Design
School of Science
Campus
Students and visitors to IT Sligo are struck by the friendly and informal atmosphere on campus. We have students from across Ireland and we have an increasing number of international visitors.
We have excellent on-site sports facilities which are widely used by staff and students including playing pitches, an all weather running track, a fully equipped gym and a multi-purpose sports hall. In addition to sports, the hall is used for concerts, graduation ceremonies and other civic occasions.
Outdoor activities include surfing, water-skiing sailing, fishing and mountaineering. Our GAA club has three All Ireland Higher Education titles, having won the Sigerson Cup three times in recent years.
Flexible contemporary programmes from higher certificate and degree level courses to taught postgraduate and research awards using both traditional and online delivery.
Facilities
Knocknarea Arena
Much of the Institute’s sporting and recreation activities are centered on the Knocknarea Arena. It houses:
The Knocknarea Arena can cater for a wide variety of events including concerts (Sligo live), Exams, the Institute’s Conferring and many Local Events.
Outdoor Sports
Our outdoor sports facilities include:
Playing Pitches
There is a fully floodlit gaelic pitch and two floodlit training pitches and an excellent soccer pitch on campus. These pitches are extensively used by the very successful college teams. They are available on a limited basis for hire by the external community.
Astro Pitch
The Astro pitch can be used for muti-sports, such as soccer, rugby and GAA. It has three 7-a-side soccer pitches, and is flood-lit. It is available for use by college teams, staff and external commuinty.
Athletics Arena
The athletics arena is an 8 lane tartan surface championship facility. It is used extensively by the local community and college groups. It is available for individual use by college student, staff and external community. Fitness centre members are not charged for the use of the athletics arena. Click here for more information on the Athletics Arena.
Innovation Centre
IT Sligo Innovation CentreWe at IT Sligo pride ourselves in our track record in innovation and research as well as our links to and support for the business community. The Innovation Centre is the focus for local business innovation and development at IT Sligo. The objectives of the Innovation Centre are to:
The Centre currently houses over 20 new businesses employing over 50 people. Business sectors include software development, chemical and environmental analysis, biotechnology, health food development and e-learning and web design.
Student Services Building
IT Sligo wants its students to reach their full academic and personal potential. With that in mind, the Student Services Building is home to a number of support services. These are:
The Student Services Building also houses a Londis Shop, the Sanctuary, open to students from all faiths and none who require somewhere to pray or simply relax; and The Lounge, a custom-built room with 55” TV, Sky Digital HD including Sky Sports and comfy sofas and bean bags.
Accommodation
IT Sligo offers a range of purpose built student accommodation, self-catering options and digs.
In total there are over 2,000 beds available in The Gateway Apartments, Ard Nua Village, The Village Clarion Road, The Grove, Yeats Village, Milligan Place and the Lake Isle Accommodation. There are also a number of popular areas off campus for students to reside, including Mulberry Park, Rathbraughan, Cartron, The Mall and Clarion Village.
Please note:
The Student Accommodation list is compiled by the Students’ Union from applications received from local landlords/agents who offer Purpose Built accommodation, Self Catering accommodation and Digs to Students at the Institute:
Click on the link for accommodation listings.
Map
A local area map is also available to download below which may assist in locating properties in near IT Sligo:Student Accommodation Map
*This map is for reference only and is not an exact representation of the area. The Student Accommodation List and Student Accommodation Map are available from the Students’ Union by contacting:
Welfare Officer
Institute of Technology Sligo Students’ Union
Ash Lane, Sligo, Ireland
+ 353 (0)71 91 41887
+ 353 (0)86 773 7456
Other Sources of Accommodation in SligoSelf-Catering Accommodation can also be sourced through advertisements in the local newspapers:The Sligo Weekender (Available every Tuesday)The Sligo Champion (Available every Wednesday) Your Rights:
When Renting Accommodation
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Applying
Leaving Certificate Students
Apply to the Central Applications Office before 1st May at http://www.cao.ie/ or at Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway.
Breaking the Mould Access Programme
Breaking the Mould is an entry and support programme uniquely offered by IT Sligo to encourage and facilitate students who are under-represented due to a variety of social and economic reasons. Please refer to the Breaking the Mould Access Programme.
Direct Applications/Add-On and Transfer Applications
The Institute’s Higher Certificate and Ordinary Degree qualifications are designed to be terminal qualifications and to prepare people for employment. However, a significant number of students use these qualifications to transfer to Ordinary Degree or Honours Degree Courses in the Institute of Technology, Sligo and other Institutes of Technology and Universities.
Students should be aware that the decision to admit transfers is totally at the discretion of the receiving institution. The V.E.C. Scholarship and Local Authority Higher Education Grant regulations facilitate such transfers within the State. See our Application Guide for further details.
FETAC Students
Apply to the Central Applications Office before 1st May at http://www.cao.ie/ or at Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway.
Mature Applicants
Apply to the Central Applications Office before 1st May at http://www.cao.ie/ or at Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway. Applicants applying on a mature years basis must be over 23 on 1st January. Mature applicants are assessed
for admission by interview. Mature applicants will also be considered as standard applicants, if they have Leaving Certificate and/or FETAC qualifications. Please see our Mature Students Brochure below.
Mature Students Brochure
Applicants with Disability
Apply to the Central Applications Office before 1st May at http://www.cao.ie/ or at Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway. IT Sligo is part of the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE), this is a third level admissions scheme which offers places on reduced points to applicants with disabilities. Please see our Students with Disabilities Brochure below or www.accesscollege.ie for further information.
Students with Disabilities Brochure
Enquiries
Applicants with enquiries should contact the Institute at admissions@itsligo.ie or at 071-9155379
Contact detalis:
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Ash Lane
Sligo
F91 YW50
Ireland
+ 353 (0)71 93 18510 (Queries for full time and online courses)
+353 (0) 71 915 5222 (For other Administrative services)
email: info@itsligo.ie
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