Online, Flexible & Postgraduate Fees and Funding

Funding your studies is a big consideration when choosing the right course for you, and there are many opportunities available at ATU to help you.

Paying your course fees

Self-Funding Students 

To help make payments more manageable for students who are self-funding, ATU has a variety of payment options that include payment per semester, in-full or by instalment. For specific fees for each online programme, please visit the programme webpage. 

Employer Funded 

If your employer is partly or fully funding your course, you will need to organise payment through the ATU Admissions team with your employer.   

Tax Relief 

As ATU is listed by the Irish revenue as an ‘APPROVED INSTITUTION’ students are eligible to claim tax relief at the standard rate for tuition fees. In order to determine your own eligibility and if the course you have applied for qualifies for a tax refund, please read the information on the Revenue website: https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions  

SUSI Grant Scheme 

Those applying for postgraduate course in ATU may be eligible for financial support. In the Republic of Ireland, the Student Grant Scheme can assist students with tuition fees and living costs during their study. For more information, visit www.susi.ie In Northern Ireland, contact the Local Education and Library Board, or visit these websites: www.slc.co.uk, www.studentfinanceni.co.uk  

Alumni Scholarship for Masters Programmes

As part of our comprehensive benefits programme for members of the ATU Alumni Network, the ATU Alumni Office is pleased to offer a 20% reduction in academic fees for alumni who choose to pursue a masters programme at ATU. This benefit, exclusive to ATU Alumni Network members, underscores the university’s commitment to building a lifelong connection with our alumni and supporting them in their ongoing educational endeavours.

The 20% reduction in fees is for members of the ATU Alumni Network. It can be applied to those who register on a level 9 Masters Award (90 credits) available across any ATU campus.

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Funding Opportunities

Springboard+ and HCI Funded Courses

Upskill or Reskill, with Free or 90% funded courses across a range of disciplines and award levels

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Short Accredited Courses: Micro-credentials

50 – 80% Funded Short Courses (5, 10 or 15 credits, short duration)

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Skillnet Funding

Employers who are members of relevant Skillnet networks can avail of fee reductions for their employees

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DASBE Funding

HCI Pillar 3 funded courses in the construction and retrofit sectors

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HSE Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education Funding

Apply for funding support for short or formal academic programme fees

HSE.ie

SUSI Funded Part-Time Courses

The Irish Government has approved a part-time fee scheme for SUSI funding. For programmes to be eligible for this scheme they must lead to an undergraduate major award, such as a Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree, or Honours Degree. You will need to complete between 30 and 50 credits each academic year, with any remaining credits arranged in your final year. Classes can be attended in-person or through a hybrid format that includes some in-person sessions beyond just registration, enrolment, or exams.

Eligible Courses