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The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is Ireland's newest and largest technological university, established in 2021 through the merger of Athlone and Limerick Institutes of Technology. It is best known for its industry-focused, applied learning approach across a wide range of disciplines, with particularly strong programs in Engineering, Business, Computing, and Health Sciences. For international students, TUS offers numerous English-taught programs and robust support through its dedicated International Offices, which assist with everything from admissions and visas to accommodation and student welfare. Students can expect a welcoming, multi-campus experience with a strong emphasis on practical skills and career readiness. A distinctive characteristic is its expansive regional footprint, serving the mid-west and midlands of Ireland with a commitment to innovation and community engagement.
Background
The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS; Irish: Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Sionainne: Lár Tíre, an tIarthar Láir, OTS) is a public university in Ireland. It is a technological university, the third such one to be established in Ireland, and opened in October 2021. The university was the result of a merger between two institutes of technology: the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) and the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT). The AIT-LIT Consortium had been formed due to the passing of the Technological Universities Bill, which required at least two institutes to apply together for university status. The university officially opened on 1 October 2021 to serve both the midlands and the mid-west regions of the country. It currently has six campuses situated in four counties and three provinces within Ireland. They are located in Limerick, Athlone, Thurles, Clonmel, and Ennis.
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