Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

What Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology does

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology has been rebranded to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) through the merger of multiple institutes of technology in the west and northwest of Ireland, becoming one of the country's largest multi-campus technological universities. ATU operates nine campuses spanning Letterkenny, Killybegs, Galway City (Dublin Road and Wellpark Road), Sligo, Connemara, Mayo, Mountbellew, and St Angelas, delivering a unified portfolio of over 400 online, blended, and on-campus courses. The portfolio includes undergraduate degrees (CAO application), 115+ postgraduate programmes, apprenticeships, and over 50 Springboard+ upskilling programmes across four faculties: Business; Design, Education and Social Science; Engineering and Computing; and Science and Health.

ATU's core technology infrastructure comprises Student Hub, myATU, Staff Hub, and the ATU PURE Research Portal — a research publication and repository platform. Research and innovation are anchored through RISE@ATU and the ATU iHub innovation centre, which supports client companies with funding, mentorship, and business development (e.g., CroíValve's €33M Series B). The institution is a publicly chartered body registered as a charity (Number 20206429), operating under the Higher Education Authority of Ireland, and is governed by a single Governing Body and President.

ATU's revenue model combines tuition fees (undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development), Government of Ireland core funding, EU co-investment, research grants (including Erasmus+), and enterprise/regional services revenue. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across channels: CAO for domestic undergraduates, ATU Global for international students, Springboard+/HCI Pillar 1 for upskilling, and enterprise engagement through RISE@ATU and iHub. Customer segments include undergraduate students, postgraduate students, international students, continuing education participants, and enterprise/industry partners across the west and northwest of Ireland.

Name

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Legal name

Atlantic Technological University

Website

https://gmit.ie

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Atlantic Technological University (formerly Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology) is a publicly funded multi-campus technological university in Ireland's west and northwest, serving undergraduate, postgraduate, international, and enterprise students across nine campuses with over 400 courses.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programmes
• Postgraduate programmes
• Online flexible learning
• Apprenticeship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Galway

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development programmes including online and flexible learning courses.
2. Government Funding: Core funding from the Government of Ireland and European Union co-investment for higher education operations and strategic initiatives.
3. Research Grants: Funding from research councils, EU programmes (including Erasmus+), and industry partnerships for applied research and innovation projects.
4. Enterprise and Regional Services: Revenue from working with enterprises, procurement activities, and regional development initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Atlantic Technological University (formerly Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology) is a multi-campus technological university delivering higher education across the west and northwest of Ireland. It offers undergraduate degrees via the CAO system, 115+ postgraduate programmes, over 400 online/blended/on-campus courses, apprenticeships, and Springboard+ upskilling programmes, alongside applied research, innovation support through RISE@ATU and iHub, and enterprise/regional development services.

Product overview

ATU (formerly Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and associated institutes) is a multi-campus technological university in the west and northwest of Ireland. The institution delivers a unified portfolio of higher education offerings including undergraduate (CAO) programmes, postgraduate degrees (115+ options), apprenticeships, and Springboard+ upskilling programmes. With over 400 online, blended and on-campus courses, ATU operates across ten campuses (Donegal-Letterkenny, Donegal-Killybegs, Galway City-Dublin Road, Galway City-Wellpark Road, Sligo, Connemara, Mayo, Mountbellew, and St Angelas). Research and innovation capabilities are supported through RISE@ATU, research centres, and the ATU PURE Research Portal. The institution also provides enterprise and regional development services, alumni programmes, and international student support through ATU Global.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate/CAO Degree Programmes Accredited undergraduate degree programmes delivered across multiple campuses for students entering higher education in Ireland, including school leavers and mature students applying through the CAO.
• Postgraduate Programmes Over 115 flexible, part-time and full-time postgraduate study options spanning taught masters, research degrees, and professional postgraduate qualifications across multiple disciplines.
• Online, Flexible and Professional Development Courses Over 400 online, blended and on-campus courses providing fully accredited flexible qualifications matched to industry demand for working professionals and adult learners.
• Apprenticeship Programmes Professional and trade-focused apprenticeship programmes combining practical workplace training with academic study, leading to accredited qualifications.
• Springboard+ Upskilling Programmes Over 50 free or part-funded Springboard+ programmes supporting individuals to upskill or retrain in key growth areas of the economy, including HCI Pillar 1 initiatives.
• Research and Innovation Services Research capabilities including RISE@ATU innovation support, Research Centres, ATU PURE Research Portal, research ethics and integrity frameworks, and resources for current researchers, with funding from research councils, EU programmes (including Erasmus+), and industry partnerships.
• ATU iHub Innovation Hub Innovation hub supporting client companies with funding, mentorship, and business development services, including notable clients such as CroíValve which secured a €33 million Series B investment.
• ATU Global International Student Services International student services including English language entry support, Erasmus+ mobility, and dedicated recruitment and admissions for students from outside Ireland.
• Alumni Services and Programmes Services for graduates including alumni awards, scholarships for masters programmes, mentorship programmes, and value and benefits packages.
• Enterprise and Regional Development Services Regional development support including entrepreneurship programmes, procurement opportunities, working with enterprises, and regional development initiatives delivered through the Enterprise and Region function.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ulster UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Cross-border educational partnership formalised through MOU for the North West Learning City Region initiative, bringing together higher education institutions in the north-west of Ireland to promote educational collaboration and regional development.
• North West Regional College (NWRC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Cross-border educational partnership formalised through MOU for the North West Learning City Region initiative, collaborating to enhance educational opportunities in the north-west region.
• Donegal ETB (Education and Training Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Partnership through the North West Learning City Region MOU to strengthen educational collaboration and regional development in the Donegal area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• South East Technological University (SETU): Technological University serving the south east of Ireland, formed by merging Waterford IT and IT Carlow. Comparable as a peer TU with overlapping faculty mix (engineering, computing, business, science, health) and similar apprenticeship/Springboard+ delivery.
• Munster Technological University (MTU): Multi-campus technological university in the south of Ireland formed from Cork IT and IT Tralee. Closely comparable to ATU in structure (regional TU formed by institute merger), portfolio breadth and enterprise engagement model.
• Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin): Ireland's largest technological university, formed by merging three Dublin institutes. Directly comparable to ATU as a multi-campus TU offering undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeship and applied research programmes with strong industry linkages.
• Technological University of the Shannon (TUS): Midlands and mid-west technological university formed from Athlone IT and Limerick IT. Closely comparable multi-campus TU with strong apprenticeship, online and industry-facing programmes serving a regional Irish catchment.

Regional players

• Ulster University: Northern Ireland university and named ATU partner in the North West Learning City Region MOU. Comparable as a cross-border higher education provider serving overlapping catchment, particularly in the Donegal/Derry corridor.
• University of Galway (formerly NUI Galway): Major research university located in Galway City alongside ATU's primary campus. Competes for the same undergraduate and research talent pool in the west of Ireland, representing both a competitor and a potential articulation/collaboration partner.

Broad incumbents

• University of Limerick: Established Irish university with strong co-operative education tradition and applied research focus. Comparable to ATU on the cooperative education/apprenticeship dimension and on industry-partnered delivery, but operates as a single-site broad incumbent.
• Maynooth University: Irish university with a strong tradition in science, engineering, social science and computer science. Comparable to ATU as a competitor for school-leavers and postgraduate applicants from across Ireland, with broader research university positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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