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10 Great Reasons to Choose IT Sligo
As you get ready to take the next step to third level education here are 10 reasons why IT Sligo is the college for you…
- Top class lecturers & courses – We’re ranked 1st in Ireland for our student to lecturer ratio across all universities and Institutes of Technology (Good University Guide 2020) and our smaller class sizes mean you’ll benefit from individual attention and support from our dedicated staff.
- We’re Ireland’s next Technological University – We’re going for Technological University status in 2022 with our partners GMIT & LYIT meaning students joining us in September would graduate from a university.
- Great Facilities in a modern campus – We’re in the top three across all universities & Institutes of Technology for our investment in ourstate-of-the-art facilities like industry-spec computer, science and engineering labs as well as quality teaching spaces (Good University Guide 2020)
- You’ll be in demand – 96% of our graduates go straight into employment or further education
- Your career is our focus – We work closely with industry to tailor our courses so that when you graduate, you have a qualification which employers recognise and want.
- We’re here to help you succeed – We have a full suite of student support services including health and mental care as well as help with student grants.
- Live on and close to campus – There are over 2,000 beds available across seven purpose-built student
accommodations, all within a short distance of IT Sligo. - Lower cost of living – Flat or house-shares start from €160 per month. Not only that, you’ll save on food, transport and entertainment!
- Brilliant sports facilities – We have excellent sports facilities, a fitness centre, FIFA-approved 3G artificial pitches, floodlit GAA and soccer pitches and a track and field arena.
- Sligo, a great place to live – Our campus is within easy walking distance to the bars, shops and restaurants in Sligo town. Sligo is a safe, friendly lively town