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Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

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Galway Mayo Institute of Technology: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Galway Mayo Institute of Technology was a public institute of technology in Ireland and is now a constituent institute of Atlantic Technological University. It suits students who want to study through ATU in the west of Ireland, with campuses in Galway City, Castlebar, Letterfrack and Mountbellew.

  2. What you can study

    Galway Mayo Institute of Technology was an institute of technology with facilities in the west of Ireland. It had campuses in Galway City, Castlebar, Letterfrack and Mountbellew, plus a number of specialist research centres and two Innovation Hubs. The current programme catalogue is not published in the information available; check Atlantic Technological University for the subjects now offered through this institute.

  3. Getting in

    The institute was formally dissolved in April 2022, and its functions were transferred to Atlantic Technological University. An international applicant should apply through the current ATU admissions route and check ATU’s official website for entry requirements, document rules, and the campus or institute that handles the chosen programme.

  4. What it costs

    A fee range is not published for this institute. Confirm the current tuition fee with Atlantic Technological University’s admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Ireland, which will vary by location and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published in the available information. Before applying, confirm the programme language, the current admissions route through ATU, whether your qualification is accepted, and which campus you would study at in Galway City, Castlebar, Letterfrack, or Mountbellew.

  6. How it compares

    Ireland has 28 universities in the count given, but this institution is not a standalone university now. Compared with the country’s universities, it is a former institute of technology that now sits within Atlantic Technological University, so it is better viewed as part of a larger multi-campus structure than as an independent university option.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

What is Galway Mayo Institute of Technology now?

It was formally dissolved in April 2022 and its functions were transferred to Atlantic Technological University.

Where were its campuses located?

Its campuses were in Galway City, Castlebar, Letterfrack and Mountbellew.

Is a tuition fee published?

A tuition fee is not published in the available information; confirm the current rate with Atlantic Technological University’s admissions office.

How many universities are in Ireland?

There are 28 universities in Ireland in the count given.

Overview

The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology was an institute of technology, located in Galway, Ireland. In April 2022, it was formally dissolved, and its functions were transferred to Atlantic Technological University (ATU). Now a constituent institute of ATU, it has facilities in the west of Ireland. GMIT's campuses are located in Galway City, Castlebar, Letterfrack and Mountbellew. GMIT won The Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year award in 2004, 2007, 2015 and 2022. GMIT also has a number of specialist research centres and two Innovation Hubs.

Programs at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

7 programs across 4 study levels.

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

3D Modelling and Animation

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Part Time

Foundation

Foundation Education

Access Studies

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

⏱ 13 weeks 🎓 Part Time

Other

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

⏱ 1 Year 🎓 Part Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Ireland.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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