Postgraduate education is a significant undertaking, but it leads to stronger employment prospects and is something that will be of huge benefit to you throughout your professional and personal life. The acquisition of a postgraduate qualification gives graduates a competitive edge and opens up opportunities for living and working abroad. Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) is a research-led higher education institute with an industry-focussed postgraduate offering, firm commitment to academic excellence and an impressive graduate employability rate. It is the home of knowledge creators, innovators and leaders, and consistently leads Ireland’s league table across the technological higher education sector. AIT has just been designated as Ireland's third technological university.