The aim of this website is to present general information on the institute and the facilities and services provided for students, as well as well as an outline of programmes currently offered by AIT. We offer a wide variety of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, delivered on a full-time and part-time basis.
Programmes at AIT have been introduced and developed in line with changing regional, national and international needs. Emphasis on research activities and liaison with industrial and commercial organisations has helped to ensure the relevance and technological competence of courses at the institute, and has enhanced the employment prospects of our graduates over the years.
Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) has been designated as a College of Sanctuary in recognition of a range of initiatives demonstrating a commitment to welcoming asylum seekers and refugees into the college community and fostering a culture of inclusion for all. AIT is the third HEI in Ireland - following DCU and UL - to attain this accolade and is the first recipient of the College of Sanctuary which is awarded by Places of Sanctuary, an organisation that supports efforts in Ireland and the UK to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary. The award was marked at a celebratory event held on campus which was attended by all of the of the stakeholders involved including the team from AIT Theresa Ryan and Dr Chris McDermott who lead the committee for the Integration of Asylum Seekers and Refugees, the residents of the local direct provision centre, New Horizon volunteer group and Westmeath Community Development.
Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) has been named Institute of Technology of the Year 2018 (The Sunday Times, Good University Guide 2018). AIT is the leader in the Institute of Technology sector in innovation, applied teaching and student welfare. AIT's strength comes from identifying areas of skills shortage and working with businesses to improve links between enterprise and academia.
The Institute is home to 6,000 students undertaking a broad range of programmes in the domains of business, hospitality, engineering, informatics, science, health, social science and design. More than 11% of the full-time student population come from overseas with 63 nationalities represented, reflecting the globalised nature of its campus. The Institute's global focus is also evident in the 230 partnerships and agreements it has signed with universities and research institutions around the world.