Technological University Dublin

What Technological University Dublin does

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is Ireland's first Technological University, established on 1 January 2019 by Ministerial Order under Section 36 of the Technological Universities Act 2018 through the merger of Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, and Institute of Technology Tallaght. It is Ireland's second-largest university, serving 27,000+ students and employing 3,500+ staff across five Dublin campuses (Grangegorman, Bolton Street, Blanchardstown, Tallaght, and associated locations) with a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio. The institution is a registered charity (RCN 20204754), operated as a statutory body under Irish law with funding channelled through the Higher Education Authority.

TU Dublin delivers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning undergraduate degrees, postgraduate taught and research programmes, apprenticeships, micro-credentials, Springboard+ reskilling courses, and doctoral research across disciplines including computing, data science, AI, business analytics, engineering, health sciences, and creative arts. Standout technology offerings include Computing with Machine Learning & AI, Data Science and AI, Human Centered Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Digital Forensics and Cyber Security, and Ireland's first Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing (launched August 2025). The university leads the N-TUTORR national project for digital transformation of teaching and learning, and the Tallaght campus has pioneered integration of data center waste heat into district heating networks since 2023.

The business model combines tuition fees (domestic and international), state grants via the Higher Education Authority, and research grants from bodies including Research Ireland and the EPA. The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer: undergraduate admissions flow through Ireland's centralised CAO system, postgraduate programmes through direct applications, apprenticeship delivery through a partnership with SOLAS (the National Apprenticeship Office), and international student recruitment through dedicated regional officers. Customer segments span domestic undergraduate students, postgraduate and continuing-education students, international students, and apprenticeship learners, with 7,000 graduates entering the workforce annually and connections to 400+ sustainable businesses.

Name

Technological University Dublin

Legal name

Technological University Dublin

Website

https://tudublin.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is Ireland's first Technological University, established 2019 by merger of three Dublin institutes of technology, serving 27,000+ students across five Dublin campuses with programmes from apprenticeships through doctoral research, emphasising practical education and industry alignment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate education
• Apprenticeship training
• Applied research

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from domestic and international student tuition across undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time, and apprenticeship programs.
2. Research Funding and Grants: Funding from government bodies such as Research Ireland, EPA, and other agencies for specific research initiatives and PhD programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) delivers higher education services spanning undergraduate degrees, postgraduate taught and research programmes, apprenticeships, micro-credentials, and professional development courses. The university serves over 27,000 students across five Dublin campuses, with a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio, and produces around 7,000 graduates per year. It combines academic instruction with applied research, industry partnerships, and access pathways for school-leavers, mature students, international learners, and trades apprentices.

Product overview

Technological University Dublin offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes and services. The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines including Computing, Data Science, AI, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Creative Arts, and Vocational Training. Key technology-focused offerings include Computing with Machine Learning & AI, Data Science and AI, and Ireland's first Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing. The university operates a significant apprenticeship programme portfolio covering 20+ trades including construction, engineering, electrical, motor, and culinary sectors. TU Dublin also delivers continuing professional development through micro-credentials, Springboard+ programmes, and the N-TUTORR national project for educational enhancement. The institution spans five Dublin campuses serving 27,000+ students with programmes ranging from access/apprenticeship levels through doctoral research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Computing with Machine Learning & AI (Undergraduate)

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,000+ students enrolled
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sport for BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Co-hosting the 'Future Proofing Irish Sport 2026' conference at Grangegorman Campus on June 10th, 2026, focused on the intersection of sport, technology, and AI.
• Technology Ireland ICT SkillnetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025Partnership with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet to launch Ireland's first master's degree in sustainable cloud computing. The program targets working professionals and addresses growing energy consumption of data centers, which account for over 20% of Ireland's electricity consumption.
• Liberty ITcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Industry partner collaborating on the development of Ireland's first Master's in Sustainable Cloud Computing program, providing industry input on curriculum design for cloud technical skills, FinOps knowledge, and sustainability awareness.
• SOLAS (National Apprenticeship Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Dublin works closely with SOLAS to provide apprenticeship education and training courses across multiple industries. SOLAS approves employers and oversees the national apprenticeship system in which TU Dublin delivers educational components.
• National Apprenticeship Office (NAO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NAO provides bursary support (up to €3,000 per learner) for Access to Apprenticeship students to cover travelling, accommodation, equipment, and preparation costs.
• Technological Higher Education Institutions (HEls)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerN-TUTORR is a national project across the Technological Higher Education sector which aims to transform the student experience, involving collaboration among multiple TU Dublin and other technological institutions.
• National Transport Authority (NTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NTA on the Transport for Ireland Smarter Travel programme, including funding for active travel infrastructure such as bike maintenance stands and secure bike parking units.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trinity College Dublin: Ireland's oldest and most prestigious university, headquartered in Dublin. Directly comparable as a Dublin-based higher education institution competing for the same domestic and international student pool across STEM and postgraduate programs.
• University College Dublin: Ireland's largest university by enrollment, also based in Dublin. Overlaps with TU Dublin on undergraduate and postgraduate offerings, research funding capture, and graduate employment positioning, though UCD sits at the higher end of league-table prestige.
• Maynooth University: Irish university with growing STEM and computing offerings. Competes for CAO applicants and postgraduate students in the greater Dublin commuter belt, with similar applied/career-focused positioning.
• University of Limerick: Irish university with strong cooperative education and apprenticeship-style placement model. Comparable mission around practice-based learning and industry integration, particularly for STEM and engineering programs.

Direct peers

• Dublin City University: Dublin-based university with strong applied, computing, and engineering programs. Closest direct competitor for technology-focused undergraduates and postgraduates, sharing employer partnerships and CAO recruitment dynamics.
• Technological University of the Shannon (TUS): Midlands/Mid-West technological university created under the same 2018 Act as TU Dublin. Operates with the same technological-university mission, polytechnic-style programs, apprenticeship delivery, and applied research profile.
• Munster Technological University (MTU): Southern technological university formed under the same legislative framework. Direct peer in mission, governance structure, apprenticeship portfolio, and applied research focus.
• Atlantic Technological University (ATU): Western and northwestern technological university with a parallel consolidation history. Comparable on scale, applied program mix, and apprenticeship delivery across multiple campuses.
• South East Technological University (SETU): Southeastern technological university formed under the same 2018 Act. Closest peer by statute, governance model, and program portfolio, including apprenticeships, CPD, and applied postgraduate offerings.

Regional players

• University of Galway: Member of the same Irish universities group with comparable research and postgraduate portfolio. Competes nationally for research funding and international students but is geographically separate from TU Dublin's Dublin base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WeAreTUDublin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tudublin
• Facebookfacebook.com/TechnologicalUniversityDublin.TUDublin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/technological-university-dublin
• Instagraminstagram.com/tudublin
• TikToktiktok.com/@tudublinofficial

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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