International Links

There is a growing and diverse number of international students at MTU Cork, with approximately 1,000 full-time and parttime students registered with us. International educational exchange programmes enhance the quality and scope of third level education. Spending a period of study or work placement overseas, or meeting and working with visiting students and staff, provides MTU Cork students with new insights into different educational systems, as well as other cultures. European Exchanges and Placements, MTU Cork holds an Erasmus University Charter, which entitles the University to participate in the Erasmus Lifelong Learning student and staff exchange and training placement programme with other European institutions which also hold the Erasmus Charter. MTU Cork students can spend one or two semesters on an Erasmus exchange at one of MTU Cork’s 70+ partner institutions abroad.

The Erasmus Programme also enables students to carry out their practical training period at enterprises abroad, giving them the opportunity to work with the latest technologies or developments in their professional sphere. Through its close links to industry and many contacts overseas, MTU Cork facilitates placements in a range of organisations, from the manufacturing industry, to software companies and healthcare organisations.

Each year, MTU Cork welcomes over 100 incoming Erasmus exchange students. Their presence in the University is highly valued, and an International Students’ Society, funded by the University, and run by the visiting students themselves, organises a lively programme of cultural and social events throughout the year.

Further details on Erasmus exchange and placement opportunities can be obtained from the International Office: margaret.mulderrig@cit.ie

Non-EU Links and Study Opportunities

New co-operation arrangements are being explored with countries outside of the EU, such as Canada and the US, and, more recently, India and Singapore.

EU and non-EU Applicants

Year 1 Full-time courses:
Applicants must apply via the CAO system www.cao.ie  by 1st February, or for late applications, 1st May. A change of mind can be made by 1st July.

Post-Year 1 Full-time courses:
EU applicants: Apply by 1st May for Post-Year 1 programmes by downloading the MTU Cork Full-time Application Form.

Non-EU applicants: Apply by 1st May for Post-Year 1 programmes by downloading the Non-Eu Application Form. Please note that there are both academic and residency conditions governing the offer of places to non-Eu applicants. Non-EU students are required to produce a Study Visa from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the course for which they have applied. For conditions attached to acquiring this please refer to the following website: http://www.inis.gov.ie

Fees
For costs/payment queries please contact
Finance Office
MTU Cork
T: 00353 21 4335440
E: fees@cit.ie

Accommodation
For Accommodation queries please contact accommodation@cit.ie.

Enquiries
Admissions Office
MTU Cork
E: admissions@cit.ie
T: 00353 21 4335039/5042

For all other courses, applications should be made to the Admissions Office in MTU Cork who may be contacted via email at admissions@cit.ie

For postgraduate and research applications, please visit www.cit.ie/prospectivestudents/postgraduates/ . An online visa application facility for Ireland is available for the citizens of many countries around the world. Details may be found at: www.inis.gov.ie

There is a special scheme to enable newly qualified graduates to work in Ireland. The Third Level Graduate Scheme allows legally resident non-European third level graduates to remain in Ireland for the purposes of seeking employment and applying for a Green Card or Work Permit. Details of the scheme can be found at the following web address: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/GraduateScheme.pdf/files/graduateScheme.pdf

MTU Cork is a participant in the George J Mitchell Peace Scholarship scheme, which provides the opportunity for study exchanges with the Maine Community College System in the USA. In addition to mobility programmes, MTU Cork co-ordinates and participates in a broad range of transnational pilot projects.

Contact
Margaret Mulderrig,
MTU Cork International Office.
T: +353 21 4326 689
F: +353 21 4326 685
E: margaret.mulderrig@cit.ie