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Why Choose Ireland and ATU?
Discover why Ireland and ATU is the perfect university destination for you
Why Choose Ireland?
Ireland is known for its welcoming and inclusive culture
Why Choose ATU?
ATU students enjoy an unforgettable university experience
Why Choose Ireland?
When you choose to study in Ireland, you gain far more than a globally recognised, world-class education. You unlock career opportunities that many envy worldwide. But beyond that, you immerse yourself in incredible, life-enriching experiences every single day – moments that will shape you personally and professionally for a lifetime.
- Ranked 2nd in the 2025 Global Peace Index
- Ranked 15th in the 2025 World Happiness Report
- The Irish are known for their welcoming and inclusive culture
- Ireland’s location makes it an ideal gateway to discover Europe, with many amazing cities just a short plane journey away
- English is the universal spoken language
Ireland’s thriving economy
- Ireland hosts over 1,000 multinational companies
- 14 of the top 15 global MedTech companies are based in Ireland
- 16 of the top 20 global tech companies are based in Ireland
- Ireland is home to 90+ pharmaceutical companies
- Strong and vibrant engineering industry with the top 8 industrial automation industries and 4 of the top 10 global engineering design firms located in Ireland
- 3rd in the world for attracting high-value investment projects
- 6th largest services exporter in the world
- 4th most competitive economy in Europe
- 430+ financial services operate in Ireland
- Investments made by global companies, including Sony Interactive Entertainment and IBM, have risen by almost 40% in the first half of 2025 when compared to 2024
Why Choose ATU?
We deliver a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity. Over 30,000 students study with ATU, represented by 115 countries in the student population. Our students enjoy an unforgettable student experience. The region is known for its friendly people, and vibrant towns and cities.
- ATU is home to almost 3,000 international students
- State-of-the art facilities and technologies
- Internationally recognised qualifications
- In-demand graduates who live and work across the globe
Study world-class courses
- A focus on practical learning ensures that students graduate with the hands-on experience and relevant skills that employers want
- Work placements are included in many courses
- Opportunities may exist to take part in the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme
- Real-life and collaborative projects
- Industry visits and guest speakers
- Common entry courses that allow students to study a broad range of subjects before they choose what area to specialise in
- Smaller class sizes allow students to get to know all of their classmates, which makes it easier to form friendships and feel a sense of community
- Being ranked 1st in Ireland for student-to-lecturer ratio means students have easy access to academic support
- Academics who are regarded as global leaders in their respective fields
ATU Alumni Network
We are proud to have ATU graduates living and working across the globe.
The ATU Alumni Network connects ATU alumni to each other and to the university through lifelong learning, networking opportunities and invitations to participate in programmes and events. Discover the range of alumni programmes and benefits at the link below.