Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone

Athlone, County of Westmeath, IE

University Road, Athlone

Last updated: 19/10/2025

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About Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone

The Technological University of the Shannon is a multi-campus university spread across seven campuses throughout Ireland’s Midwest and Midlands region. With principal campuses at Limerick and Athlone. TUS benefits from an already strong and vibrant history of education and learning in the wider region, and will continue to play its part in sustaining and enhancing this identity for generations to come.

TUS's continuous focus on partnership, innovation and staying agile shows they understand the importance of working with key stakeholders across industry and society. And with more than 15,000 students enrolling in hundreds of courses every year across four counties, their story has only just begun.

The university has a clear focus on meeting the evolving needs of society and industry through applied learning and innovative thinking. By putting the individual needs of students front-and-centre, TUS prioritises accessibility and opportunity for all. When they combine this student-first philosophy with next-generation thinking, they help drive their region forward through education, research, and commercial collaboration.

Why Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone

Location: Located just a stone’s throw outside the town, TUS' Athlone campus is home to 6,000 students and is renowned for its warm, friendly and inclusive campus culture, which supports students in reaching their full potential.
Industry Focused Courses: The campus offers 200+ industry-focused courses on a full, part-time, blended, and online basis, ranging from higher certificate right through to PhD and beyond. Students at the Athlone campus can expect to find exciting courses in areas like virtual reality and gaming, cybersecurity, veterinary nursing, robotics, digital marketing, and pharmaceutical science, to name but a few.
Facilities: Athlone campus houses TUS' state-of-the-art International Arena and contains the country’s first international standard indoor athletics track. It is also home to the Athlone International Grand Prix, Ireland’s premier athletics meet. Students at the Athlone campus can avail of all of the latest technologies and equipment, including Alter G AntiGravity treadmills (designed by NASA) and cryotherapy pods.