Munster Technological University
Strengths
MTU is one of the top-rated higher educational institutions in Ireland, both in terms of facilities and infrastructure as well as student-staff relationships.
In addition, many multinational companies are settled in Cork, including EMC, IBM, VMware, Apple, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Amazon with which MTU maintains professional relations.
Major, Academics
MTU offers a friendly and welcoming environment for international students.
You will take courses within the School of Business in the following departments :
• Accounting and information systems
• Management and enterprise
• Marketing and international business
• Organisation and professional development
more info : https://courses.cit.ie/
Campus
MTU is made up of 4 Campuses. You will be on the Bishopstown campus where Business and Human Sciences classes are given. There are also student services, administration and research centers.
The campus has been expanded and now covers over 80 acres. It has amphitheatres, computer rooms, laboratories, workshops, studios and classrooms. Several major construction projects have been carried out in recent years, transforming the entire campus’ environment.
The Student Center has all the services you may need, such as a common room, restaurant, hairdressers, meeting rooms, supermarket and banks. It also includes a medical clinic, a relaxation area, the offices of student associations, the vocational guidance service, the sports and recreation service and a bookstore.
The library and the IT center have computer labs, seminar rooms and free computer workstations for hundreds of students.
For sports enthusiasts, large playing fields and sports facilities are available : outdoor courts, an athletics track and tennis courts. Indoor sports and training take place in a large, well-equipped gym and gymnasium located in the center of the campus.
To discover
Cork is the second largest city in Ireland and the third most populated city in Ireland after Dublin and Belfast. Its name comes from the Irish word “corcach” which means marshy place and which refers to the location of the city along the River Lee. An island in the middle of the river represents the main part of Cork city center. It is located just before the Lee flows into Lough Mahon and then into Cork Harbor, the second largest natural seaport in the world after Sydney Bay. The city of Cork is one of Ireland’s major harbors; its quays and docks are located along the Lee.
Along with the renowned International Jazz Festival in October, this city in southern Ireland comes alive all year round with musical, theater and dance performances at the Opera House for example. In addition to the historical pedestrianized center, it is very pleasant to stroll in the university district or on the heights of the city, but also in the surroundings of Cork, which are very diverse.
Good to know
Cork is usually a foggy city, with an average of 100 foggy days per year, mostly in the morning and during periods of high air pressure in winter. Beside that, Cork is also one of the sunniest Irish cities with 3.8 hours of sun on average per day and only 69 days a year when the sun does not show, mainly in winter.
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of a scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount paid may vary. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section. If all Erasmus + places are taken, this destination may still be offered to you under a paid agreement.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL Score: 500
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ICD PGE, BBD
ISCPACOM : 2nd year (Paris)
ISCPAPROD: 2nd year (Paris)
ESAM : 2nd, 3rd and 4th year.
Documents required
Resume in English
Grades transcript
ID Document
Cover letter in English
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of September
End of lectures and exams: mid-December
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start: mid-January
End of lectures and exams: end of June
https://www.mtu.ie/news/mtu-academic-year-2022-2023/
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
No visa for EU citizens. European Health Insurance Card compulsory for European students
Accommodation
Due to the high demand for accommodation in Cork, we recommend that you book your accommodation early.
more info : Accommodation
The MTU does not have its own on-campus housing, although a number of new apartment complexes designed specifically for the student market have recently been built next to the Institute’s main campus in Bishopstown. They offer amenities such as rooms with a bathroom and internet access.
Other types of accommodation such as private houses and apartments are also available.
