Technological University of the Shannon - TUS
Technological University of the Shannon - TUS

Technological University of the Shannon - TUS

About

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.

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is a multi-campus technological university in Ireland’s Midlands and Mid-West, known for practical, career-focused education and strong industry connections. With campuses across Athlone, Moylish (Limerick), Thurles, Clonmel, Ennis, and Coonagh (Limerick), TUS combines applied learning with a supportive, student-centred environment, helping students build real skills, confidence, and career direction.

Career outcomes are our core focus and strength at TUS. For the third consecutive year, TUS recorded Ireland’s highest graduate employment rate, with 85.5% of honours degree graduates employed within nine months (HEA Graduate Outcomes Survey).

Internationally, TUS holds a QS 5 Stars rating, receiving five stars across eight categories: Teaching, Employability, Internationalisation, Academic Development, Online Learning, Programme Strength, Arts & Culture, and Inclusiveness.

TUS is authorised to use the TrustEd Ireland statutory quality mark (awarded through a national evaluation process overseen by QQI), recognising excellence in the international student experience and institutional quality.

TUS focuses deeply on student experience, support and belonging, an approach reflected in nationally at TUS, including a Best Student Experience Award for our International Student Experience Team at the Education Awards, Ireland.

Across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes, TUS delivers education that is applied, inclusive, and designed to help students thrive in Ireland and globally.

Athlone Campus

Located just a stone’s throw outside the town, our Athlone campus is home to 6,000 students and is renowned for its warm, friendly, and inclusive campus culture, which supports students in reaching their full potential. The campus offers 200+ industry-focused courses on a full, part-time, blended, and online basis, ranging from higher certificate right through to PhD and beyond.

Moylish Campus

Our Moylish Campus is located on the outskirts of Limerick city and is our principal Midwest campus. Located in the shadow of the world-renowned Thomond Park, home to Munster Rugby, and a short walk from the TUS Gaelic Grounds, more than 7,000 students are based at Moylish.

Clare Street Campus

The Clare Street campus is home to our internationally renowned Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD), a vibrant, living “canvas” for the creation, display and celebration of the artistic talents of our students. It has an award winning reputation, including our Fashion Department listed in the top 50 worldwide, and cutting-edge creative technologies for student learning.

Clonmel Digital Campus

Our Clonmel Digital Campus is part of the renowned TUS Limerick School of Art & Design, and although a small campus, it is a vibrant and creative hub that provides a relaxed and friendly learning space for students. Our popular and innovative degrees in Game Art and Design, Digital Animation and Visual Effects for Film, TV & Animation are based at the Clonmel campus.

Coonagh Campus

Located nearby the TUS Moylish Campus on the outskirts of Limerick city, the new Coonagh Campus consists of a state-of-the-art 5,819 square metre engineering building. This modern engineering facility will accommodate an additional 800 students, with an emphasis on increasing the number of apprentices at TUS.

Ennis Campus

A lively, bustling urban centre, Ennis is proud to be a university town with Social Care Work degrees at Level 8 and Level 7 available through the CAO at the Ennis Campus on Bindon Street.

Thurles Campus

Our Thurles campus caters for students studying for qualifications in Applied Sports Science, Agricultural Science and Environmental Science, Business, Social Care Work, and Software Development with Games Programming. It is a friendly and student-centred campus with excellent sports facilities.

    Entry Requirements

    At TUS, we proudly welcome international applications from students representing over 100 nationalities! Our entry requirements vary by country and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Check your country’s entry requirements below and see how you can join the TUS global community.

    English Language Requirements

    Accepted Tests and Scores

    All students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for entry to any programme at TUS.

    Entry Level

    English Language Requirement

    Accepted Equivalent Tests

    Foundation

    IELTS 5.0

    CEFR, Duolingo, TOEFL, Pearson PTE

    Year 1

    IELTS 6.0

    CEFR, Duolingo, TOEFL, Pearson PTE

    Year 1 Undergraduate Nursing

    IELTS 7.0

    IELTS & OET accepted

    Advanced Entry Year 2,3,4

    IELTS 6.0

    CEFR, Duolingo, TOEFL, Pearson PTE

    Postgraduate Higher Diploma

    IELTS 6.0

    CEFR, Duolingo, TOEFL, Pearson PTE

    Masters

    IELTS 6.5

    CEFR, Duolingo, TOEFL, Pearson PTE (*OET accepted for MSc in Nursing in Leadership and Quality Healthcare & MSc in Digital Health only)

    Ready to apply to TUS?

    When you’re ready, click Apply to TUS below to access our online application portal and start your application.

    Already started? Log in to your existing account to continue. If you’re applying through an approved TUS agent, your agent will submit your application on your behalf

    Need help?
    Email Global@tus.ie with your full name and application number.

    How to apply

    TUS Global Scholarships

    TUS Global Student Scholarship

    Scholarship Information

    Merit-based Academic Scholarship(Undergraduate)

    Scholarship up to €3,000 – GPA based

    Merit-based Academic Scholarship(Postgraduate)

    Scholarship up to €4,000 – GPA based

    Partnership Scholarship (Undergraduate)

    We have a broad range of partner colleges located across Malaysia, Canada & China. For more information on scholarship information for these partners, please contact global@tus.ie.

    Alumni Scholarship

    Scholarship from €3,000 – €4,000

    Sibling/Family Member Scholarship

    Scholarship of €1000

    TUS Global Scholarship (previously Presidents Scholarship)

    Scholarship up to €3,000

    Homecoming Scholarship

    Scholarship of €5000

    Nursing Scholarship

    Scholarship of €6000

    Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarship from €1,000-€2,000 – GPA based

    TUS Embassy Scholarship

    Scholarship of €1000

    External Scholarships

    Ireland Fellows Programme

    Variable

    Varies programme to programme, fees paid by Irish Aid. 

    Claddagh Scholarship

    Variable

    Administered by Education in Ireland, China. A specific programme is highlighted each year for this scholarship programme.

    IDERH (Mexican Student Scholarship)

    Up to €4,000

    The Fund for the development of Human Resources FIDERH is a federal trust, administer by the bank of Mexico, whose objective is to finance postgraduate studies for Mexican students.

    FIDERH (Mexican Student Scholarship)

    Up to €4,000

    TUS has a cooperative agreement with FIDERH and can offer scholarships for the students up to 4,000 Euros.

    Scholarship Application Decision & Conditions

    • The TUS Global Office will make the final decision on scholarships that non-EU students qualify for.
    • Students are limited in the combination of scholarships they can receive. The maximum scholarship awarded (excluding the homecoming and partnerships scholarship) is €4,000.
    • Scholarships are awarded at the point of application.
    • The tuition fee applicable at the time of entry will remain fixed for the full duration of a student’s programme of study.
    • Students will retain the scholarship awarded to them at the point of admission throughout their time at TUS (with the exception of subsequent years of the Nursing undergraduate programme).
    • Scholarships only apply towards the first sitting of a credit. Repeat and attend fees are calculated on the basis of the gross fee, and do not take into account scholarships previously awarded. Please refer to the TUS Fee Schedule for more information on repeat and attendance fees

    This page walks you through applying to study at TUS via our Online Application Portal. From creating your account, submitting your application and uploading your documents on the TUS Global online application portal, whether you’re applying directly.

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    TUS is now a QS 5 Star rated university!

    The Technological University of the Shannon is now a QS* 5 Star university, having achieved the highest possible number of stars to become one of the top-rated universities in the world. 

    • County Westmeath

      Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus, University Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 HD68, Athlone

    • County Limerick

      Moylish Campus, Moylish Park, Limerick, V94 EC5T, Limerick

    Technological University of the Shannon - TUS