South East Technological University is a public technological university located in the South East region of Ireland. It was formed from the amalgamation of two existing institutes of technology in the region – Waterford IT and IT Carlow. Following years of discussions and planning, its formation was announced in November 2021 and was formally established on 1 May 2022.  It is the only university in the South East of Ireland.

Application Deadline :

Undergraduate Programs:

EU Students:

• CAO (Central Applications Office) Applications:
  • Normal Deadline: February 1st
  • Late Application Deadline: May 1st
  • Change of Mind Deadline: July 1st

Non-EU Students:

• September Intake:
  • Application Deadline: July 31st (earlier applications are advised to allow time for visa processing)
• January Intake:
  • Application Deadline: November 30th

Postgraduate Programs:

EU and Non-EU Students:

• September Intake:
  • Application Deadline: July 31st
• January Intake:
  • Application Deadline: November 30th

Additional Information:

• Specific deadlines may vary by program, so it is recommended to check the program’s webpage or contact the admissions office for the most accurate information.
• Late applications might be considered based on program availability.

Subject List

South East Technological University (SETU): Waterford offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. Here’s an overview of the main subject areas and programs available:

Undergraduate Programs:

Business:

• BA (Hons) in Business Studies
• BBus (Hons) in Accounting
• BA (Hons) in Marketing
• BBus (Hons) in International Business

Engineering and Technology:

• BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
• BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Computing
• BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering

Science:

• BSc (Hons) in Applied Science
• BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science
• BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science

Design and Creative Media:

• BA (Hons) in Creative Media
• BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communication)

Health and Social Care:

• BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care
• BA (Hons) in Social Care Practice

Education:

• BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care

Postgraduate Programs:

Business:

• MSc in Management
• MSc in Marketing and Digital Media
• MSc in Financial Services

Engineering and Technology:

• MSc in Data Analytics
• MSc in Cybersecurity

Science:

• MSc in Environmental Management

Design and Creative Media:

• MA in Design

Health and Social Care:

• MSc in Health Promotion

Professional and Short Courses:

• Diploma in Project Management
• Certificate in Digital Marketing
• Professional Certificate in Data Science

English Language Requirements:

For international students whose first language is not English, South East Technological University (SETU): Waterford requires proof of English language proficiency. Here are the typical accepted qualifications and their minimum scores:

Undergraduate Programs:

IELTS (International English Language Testing System):

• Overall score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet Based Test):

• Overall score of 80, with a minimum score of 18 in each section.

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic:

• Minimum score of 50, with no section below 42.

Duolingo English Test:

• Minimum score of 90.

Cambridge English Examinations:

• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C or higher.
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C or higher.

Postgraduate Programs:

IELTS:

• Overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.

TOEFL iBT:

• Overall score of 88, with a minimum score of 21 in each section.

PTE Academic:

• Minimum score of 58, with no section below 50.

Duolingo English Test:

• Minimum score of 105.

Cambridge English Examinations:

• CAE: Grade C or higher.
• CPE: Grade C or higher.

Additional Information:

• English language test results are generally accepted if taken within the last two years.
• Students may be exempt from providing English language test scores if they have completed their previous education in English or come from an English-speaking country.