What is Erasmus+?

Erasmus+ provides opportunities for students and academic staff to study, train, get work experience and volunteer abroad. Through a network of partner institutions, ATU can assist you in securing a study or placement mobility period abroad, or a blended study mobility. Hundreds of students and staff from Erasmus+ partner educational institutions join ATU each year. The ATU Global Offices provide advice and guidance to incoming and outgoing students on everything from student registration to accommodation to finding a job. ATU students benefit from the ability to interact and work with individuals from different cultures.

Study Abroad

ATU Global supports students and staff to complete an exchange period at one of the partner universities or colleges. Many ATU degrees offer students the opportunity to study abroad or complete an international work placement. These will greatly enhance employability prospects in today’s globalised economy. Depending on the degree, students can apply to study abroad for a semester or a year. Opportunities exist with numerous EU universities. These are financially supported by the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme. Additional opportunities exist with partner colleges and universities outside the EU, such as the USA, Canada, Brazil and many more.

Most ATU students study abroad through English. However, some students undertaking a foreign language module may have the option to study through this language.

Work Placement Abroad

Many degrees in ATU include an international

NORTHERN IRELAND APPLICANTS: Why choose ATU?

There are several benefits to choosing to study in ATU: work placement. In some instances, grant aid is available to support students on these placements.

FEES - At a maximum of €3000 per year, the Student Contribution Fee is more affordable than in Northern Ireland and the UK.

GRANTS - Northern Irish students can also apply for a fee grant through SUSI (www.susi.ie). If you qualify for a fee grant, then SUSI will pay your Student Contribution Fee. Unlike student loans, fee grants do not have to be paid back.

Learn more by visiting atu.ie/international

ATU wins prestigious award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

ATU won the prestigious John Kelly Award for Universal Design in Further and Higher Education at a recent event in Dublin. This award recognises the innovative practice of teaching staff in further and higher education engaging with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. The goal of the UDL is to use a variety of teaching methods to remove barriers to learning. It is about building in flexibility that can be adjusted for every person's strengths and needs. This delivers a more inclusive learning experience for all students.

You will meet the Students’ Union (SU) at Induction who will prepare a fun programme of events at the start of the term to ensure you get to meet and make friends. Your Students’ Union can help you with many aspects of student life, helping make your transition to university easier. They will look for class representatives at the start of the term so be sure to consider being that spokesperson for your class where you will acquire lots of new skills such as negotiation, organisation, leadership and advocacy.

Become a Student Ambassador

LOANS - You can apply to the Student Loans Company for a student contribution loan.

CAO APPLICATION – The CAO will remain open until July 1st at 5pm. You can add courses and rearrange the order of your choices until this time free of charge. You can include 20 courses in total – ten at Level 8 and ten at Level 6 or 7.

WORLDWIDE DEGREE - A degree from ATU can take you anywhere in the world. We have graduates employed in every corner of the globe - there are no limits to what you can achieve.

LOCATION – As a multi-campus university, ATU offers students a diverse range of experiences, from bustling cities to wild Atlantic coastal regions, across the west and north-west of Ireland.

Learn more by visiting atu.ie/northernireland-applicants students from our campuses. Some of our locations are also serviced by train lines, helping students commute on a daily or weekly basis. Most of our campuses also have good walking and cycling routes, allowing students to use their own or rented public bikes where available.

Student Discounts

A lot of our university location businesses offer student discounts. From the high street and boutique retailers to coffee shops, restaurants, and nights out – students can enjoy savings on a variety of goods and services.

Food and Drink

Students can access the major supermarkets and a wide variety of restaurants. The ATU restaurants and cafes provide subsidised, healthy meals. There are lots of options daily to suit every taste – healthy, varied and cheap!

The FREE Stuff

Explore the great outdoors across the ATU region and the Wild Atlantic Way. Climb mountains, swim in the sea, and walk the beaches and picturesque locations. Stroll around the numerous weekly markets, take in the art collections, or join one of our 70 clubs and societies.

Looking after yourself

Whilst there are so many fun and exciting experiences to be had, we also realise students may need a little extra support and help from time to time. Here at ATU, our student health service and academic supports are completely free.

The Induction programme and Students' Union will also give you a chance to check out and perhaps join one (or more!) of the university’s many Clubs and Societies that cater to any interest you already have, or would like to develop, during your studies.

Free Course to prepare for University

A free, non-accredited foundation course is available at ATU, enabling students to access academic support before they enter university. It will help them hit the ground running and settle in quickly to the first semester. This selfdirected, interactive online course supports students in gaining a solid foundation in the key academic skills and writing standards required for third level. Any student can enrol in it at any time and learn at their own pace. Students can complete any or all of the units covering Academic Skills and Academic Writing. Students completing all units in the Academic Writing and Academic Skills Badges will be awarded the ATU Foundation Course digital badge. To enrol in this course or discover other free courses available at ATU. Please visit freecourses.atu.ie

ATU will be recruiting student ambassadors for the upcoming academic year. This programme is a great way to gain experience working at ATU events and outreach activities, getting involved with marketing by showcasing your ATU experience, and representing ATU students at important university events. There are lots of ways to get involved, so be sure to keep an eye on our social media posts in September to apply.

Online, Flexible & Professional Development

As leaders in flexible learning, ATU offers students fully accredited qualifications matched to industry demand in areas such as Science, Engineering, Design, Computing, Tourism, Education, Nursing, Business and much more. Built on our expertise and in collaboration with industry partners, our accredited courses support students at all stages, regardless of location, to access and continue lifelong learning, develop new skills, and advance their careers.

With over 350 online, blended and oncampus courses now open for application for a September 2023 start, from Higher Certificate right up to Masters level, our graduates are equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in their chosen career.

Embark on your learning journey your way at ATU.

Visit www.atu.ie/flexible to view our full course list.