ATU induction highlights growing demand for programmes in Technology, Social Sciences and Construction
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) welcomed an intake of approximately 4,500 first-year students across its nine campuses in Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal this year.
Over the past few days, students have been welcomed during their induction, marking the start of their academic journey across a wide range of programmes. As part of the induction, they received campus tours and attended presentations from staff and students’ unions on the various support and services available to them. This year, ATU has seen notable growth in student numbers at its Galway City (Wellpark Road) and Mayo campuses, reflecting a high demand for higher education in these regions.
The top-performing programmes for 2024/2025 are the common entry degrees, which continue to attract strong interest in key areas such as business, engineering, design, science, health sciences, and sport.
Additionally, several specialised disciplines have shown increased enrolment, from computing disciplines across all levels, psychology and social sciences, programmes in the built environment and construction, animation, and education.
This academic year also marks the introduction of Tertiary Education learners into ATU’s Nursing programmes, which are now available at three ATU campuses- Mayo, St Angelas and Donegal Letterkenny. The increase in applications from Further Education (FE) / Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) applicants, along with a rise in students applying from Northern Ireland, highlights ATU’s broad reach and inclusivity.
Dr Orla Flynn, president of ATU, welcomed students to induction:
“It is a great honour to welcome you, our newest cohort of students. This is the beginning of what we hope will be an exciting journey for you, and we are proud to have you join our community across all nine campuses. We look forward to seeing you thrive academically, personally, and professionally during your time at ATU.”
Photo caption: Civil Engineering Students Katon Arsy, Nadia Atha and Alfan Ziyyadan from Indonesia at the ATU's Galway City Campus.
Ivana Hanjs
Communications Officer
Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Atlantaigh (OTA), Éire
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Ireland
Tel: +353 89 963 9559
E: ivana.hanjs@atu.ie
Naomi Harkin, Computing student, Nicole McLaughlin, Health and Social Care student, and Chloe McDaid Gill, Early Childhood Care, Health & Education student at ATU Donegal Campus student induction.
Kelsey McLaughlin, Early Childhood Care, Health & Education student, Sasha Boyce, Health and Social Care student and Codie Callaghan Early Childhood Care, Health & Education student at ATU Donegal Campus student induction.
Damien Manning, Construction Management with Cian Diviney and Niall McDonnell Civil Engineering at the ATU Galway City Campus student induction.
Martha McDermott, Galway, Early Childhood Education and Care; Ava McDonnell, Galway, General Nursing; Ava Hogan, Waterford, Outdoor Education and Finn O’Doherty, Dublin, Outdoor Education at ATU Mayo Campus student induction.
Tara Foy, Elaine Tully and Jeslin Raju at the ATU Galway City Campus student induction.
International students from Canada, Salma Alhalawani and Mumtaz Said, Medical Biotechnology at ATU Sligo Campus student induction.
Michael Dervan, Galway, Early Childhood Education and Care with his father Peter, from Ballinasloe, Co Galway at ATU Mayo Campus student induction.
Barham Allakarami, Interior Architecture and Luke Sinden, Cyber Security; both from Carrick on Shannon at ATU Sligo Campus student induction.
Engineering students Hannah Manclark and Aoife O’Connell at the ATU Galway City Campus student induction.