The Waterford Institute of Technology, also known as SETU or South East Technological University, came into being in 1970 as the Regional Technical College and took up its current name on 7th May 1997. SETU operates five campuses, and these Waterford locations include the Cork Road campus, the main campus; the College Street campus, five minutes away from the city center; the Carriganore campus near the Waterford Bypass in Waterford's Industrial Estate; and the Granary on the Merchant's Quay, close to the city center.

 

WIT Ireland was selected by The Sunday Times newspaper as the "Institute of the Year" in Ireland and is also considered one of the best universities in Ireland for international students. It has accreditation from the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland and is a freely available higher-education institute in Waterland, Ireland.

The institute enjoys strategic partnerships and collaborations with more than 350 universities globally. Moreover, Waterford Institute of Technology jobs offer new graduates recruitment services. WIT also provides career services for the students, allowing them to attend the workshops managed by many companies, giving rise to tremendous job opportunities for students at Waterford Institute.

 

The institute offers six faculties: The School of Business, the School of Lifelong Learning & Education, the School of Engineering, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Humanities, and the School of Science & Computing. Besides, Waterford Institute of Technology courses include Undergraduate level programs, Add-on programs, Postgraduate degrees, and Part-time degrees.

 

The academic year at Waterford Institute of Technology operates in semesters and requires IELTS tests to be admitted into the institute. Moreover, students can also avail different kinds of scholarships at Waterford Institute of Technology, one of the best Ireland universities for international students. Besides, Waterford Institute of Technology part-time courses are also open for all students.

 

Waterford Institute Technology provides various campus facilities at Waterford Institute of Technology for students to relish, such as Libraries, ICT Labs, Accommodation Services, and Medical Services. Moreover, Waterford Institute of Technology accommodation is also open to all students.

Two consecutive libraries are the Luke Wadding Library and College Street Campus Library, comprising over 200,000 books and 120,000 eBook titles. Notable alumni from WIT Ireland include Martin Cullen, the Government Minister of Ireland, and Geordan Murphy, an Irish rugby player.