Cork Institute of Technology

Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is a leading higher education provider in Ireland, offering various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various disciplines. Established in 1973, CIT has grown to become one of the country's most respected and well-regarded universities, consistently ranking among the top universities in Ireland. CIT is ranked in the top three universities in Ireland for research, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) results.

At present, the institute has 12,000 students and around 2000 new entries each year. CIT, Ireland appoints accomplished academic staff to impart teaching in all disciplines. The college has a general acceptance rate of 47%.

Cork Institute of Technology conducts courses for regular undergraduate and postgraduate programs, Ph.D. and research course programs, weekend and evening course programs, course programs in trade apprenticeships, professional development courses, courses for international students, remote online courses and programs and courses for students who could not complete school.

Undergraduate Programs at CIT:

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent qualifications.
• Specific academic entry requirements, often with minimum grades or scores.

Example: Minimum Leaving Certificate points may range from 300 to 400 depending on the program.

• Some programs may require additional assessments like interviews or portfolio submissions.
• International students may need to demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Postgraduate Programs at CIT:

• Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
• Expected academic performance, often with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 to 3.0. Example: Minimum GPA requirement may be 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Some programs may require relevant work experience or additional materials like a research proposal or letters of recommendation.
• International applicants may need to demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.