TUS welcomes applications from people from every background and we endeavour to make the application process as seamless as possible. Please choose which are applies to you from the list below and follow the advice outlined.
School Leaver applying to First Year
Application must be made through Central Applications Office: www.cao.ie
Mature Student applying to First Year
Applicants are considered ‘mature’ once they are 23 years or over on 1 January in the year they wish to begin studying. Application must be made through CAO.
For further information, click here: CAO Guide for mature applicants
Applying with a QQI-FET/FETAC Level 5 Qualification
You will be applying through the CAO. For full information on individual programme requirements, please click here.
Applying with a school qualification from an EU/EFTA Association country
Applications from EU citizens are made through CAO. The CAO will find a point score for you based on your results. For details on scoring, click here.
International Students (Non-European Union)
Students applying to TUS from non-EU countries are warmly welcomed. You can apply directly to our International Office. For further information, click here.
If you plan to join an add-on programme (Level 6 to Level 7 or Level 7 to Level 8)
Advanced Entry applications are made direct to TUS.
Click here for a list of Add-on Programmes: Add-on Programmes.
If you are NOT currently a TUS student, it is important to complete the application process by submitting all relevant supporting documentation, including detailed exam results etc. to the university.
If you plan to join year 2 or 3 of an ab-initio programme
If the programme you wish to apply for is not included please complete this form.
It is important that you complete the application process by submitting all relevant supporting documentation, including detailed exam results etc. to the University.
For further information on applying to TUS Midlands Midwest (Athlone Campus), please contact the Admissions Office at: admissions.midlands@tus.ie.