Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest Profile

The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest is Ireland’s third technological university. The university began its operation in 2021 when two institutes of technology merged, the Athlone Institute of Technology and the Limerick Institute of Technology. Both these institutes — AIT (estd. 1970) & LIT (estd. 1975) were among reputed centres of tech studies. Home to more than 14,000 students, TUS is based out of the central Irish city of Athlone (two campuses) and operates across four other cities (one campus each): Limerick City, Thurles, Clonmel, and Ennis. The institute is one of Ireland’s newest and most unique technological universities, with an enormous focus on creating fresh ideas and promoting research-based learning. TUS is a multi-campus university spread across seven campuses throughout Ireland’s Midwest and Midlands region. With principal campuses at Limerick and Athlone, we benefit from an already strong and vibrant history of education and learning in the wider region, and will continue to play our part in sustaining and enhancing this identity for generations to come.  By providing a healthy supply of high-quality graduates and an additional focal point for growth and innovation, we can help regional development take a big step forward. And for our nation, a technological university in the heart of Ireland adds a new dimension to education in our country, demonstrating a commitment to shared values like inclusivity, accessibility, and supportiveness. Our continuous focus on partnership, innovation and staying agile shows we understand the importance of working with key stakeholders across industry and society. And with more than 15,000 students enrolling in hundreds of courses every year across four counties, our story has only just begun.