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Why Choose South East Technological University (SETU)?
1. Fees You Can Actually Plan Around
Most Dublin universities charge €16,000 to €25,000 a year for similar programmes. SETU's fees sit between €13,500 and €15,000 depending on your level and subject, all published in one schedule before you apply. No hidden lab fees, no mid-year surprises.
2. Scholarships That Come to You
You do not need to apply separately for anything. Every non-EU student gets an automatic Entry Award of 7 to 30 percent off tuition based on their academic profile. High achievers can also apply for the IAES, which goes up to a full 100 percent tuition waiver. Completing two years at SETU before moving to postgraduate unlocks EU rate fees as well.
3. A Careers Team That Wins Every Year
SETU's Careers Centre has taken the AHECS national employability award six years in a row. Their Feature Friday programme brought 196 employers directly to campus in two years. Eight out of ten Irish TU graduates are in work within nine months of finishing their degree
4. Courses You Will Not Find Anywhere
SETU is the only university outside Dublin with an RIAI-accredited B.Arch, and the only one in Ireland offering an MSc in Flight Test Engineering. Its pharma regulatory programmes feed directly into Ireland's €13 billion pharmaceutical export sector. These are not generic options.
5. Your Budget Goes Further in the South-East
Living in Waterford or Carlow costs 20 to 30 percent less than Dublin. On-campus Waterford residences bundle Wi-Fi, heating and security into rent that starts at €5,165 a year, making your total annual budget genuinely manageable
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Campus Locations
Waterford Cork Road
Main teaching site; engineering labs, architecture studios, science facilities, on-campus residences (66 en-suite rooms)
Waterford City Campus
360-bed apartment complex in the city centre; en-suite and single options; on-site reception, launderette, 24-hour security
Carlow Campus
Computing, engineering, business and design programmes; walking distance from Carlow town centre
Wexford Campus
Media, tourism and sustainability programmes; coastal town, 90 minutes from Dublin by bus or train
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Course Highlights
Architecture & Construction
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) |
5 years |
€14,500 |
September |
RIAI accredited; first outside Dublin |
|
Architectural Technology |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Carlow/Waterford; BIM pathway available |
|
Construction Management & Engineering |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Direct industry placement year |
|
Quantity Surveying |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Waterford/Carlow; professional QS pathway |
|
MSc Construction Project Management |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Work placement integrated |
Computing & IT
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
BSc Computer Science (Common Entry) |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
6 exit routes: Cloud & Networks, Computer Forensics, IoT, Game Dev, Automotive, Core CS |
|
Cybercrime & IT Security |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Carlow; dedicated cybersecurity pathway |
|
Software Development |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Carlow/Waterford; industry-linked projects |
|
Creative Computing |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Combines coding with design/UX thinking |
|
MSc Computing (Enterprise Software Systems) |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Waterford; full-stack development focus |
|
MSc Data Science |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Carlow; Python, R, machine learning |
|
MSc Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Carlow; ICS/SCADA security |
Engineering
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
Engineering (Common Entry) |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Exit to Automation, Sustainable Energy, Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical |
|
Aerospace Engineering |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Carlow; placement year with aerospace employers |
|
Biomedical Electronics |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Carlow; medical-device industry link |
|
Robotics & Automated Systems |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Carlow; Industry 4.0 applications |
|
MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Renewable energy, grid integration |
|
ME Flight Test Engineering |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Unique in Ireland; Carlow aerospace cluster |
Business & Management
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
Master of Business (6 streams) |
1 year |
€14,000 |
September |
Marketing, Finance, HRM, Management, Internationalisation, Finance & Business Analytics |
|
MSc Digital Marketing Practice |
1 year |
€14,000 |
September |
Industry placements; Google/Meta certifications |
|
MSc Supply Chain Management |
1 year |
€14,000 |
September |
Carlow; logistics and operations focus |
|
Higher Diploma in Business (Supply Chain / Marketing / International) |
1 year |
€13,500 |
September |
Conversion route for non-business graduates |
Health & Sport Sciences
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
Health Sciences (Common Entry) |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Exit to Public Health, Applied Health Care, Psychology pathways |
|
Exercise Sciences (Common Entry) |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Exit to Sport & Exercise Science, Nutrition, Health Science, Sports Coaching |
|
Sport Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Carlow; clinical placement integrated |
|
MSc Strength & Conditioning |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Carlow; S&C certification pathway |
|
MSc Sports Performance Analysis |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Carlow; video analysis, data science for sport |
|
MSc Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Waterford; BPS accreditation pathway |
Pharmaceutical & Biosciences
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
Science (Common Entry) |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Waterford: Molecular Biology, Food Science, Pharma, Physics; Carlow: Biosciences, Brewing & Distilling |
|
Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Waterford; pharma-industry placement year |
|
Pharmaceutical Science |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Waterford/Carlow; drug formulation pathways |
|
MSc Medical Device Regulatory Affairs |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Carlow; unique EU regulatory focus |
|
MSc Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Carlow; drug approval pathway training |
Media, Design & Arts
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
TV & Media Production |
3–4 years |
€13,500 |
September |
Carlow; studio facilities, industry placements |
|
Content Creation & Social Media |
3–4 years |
€13,500 |
September |
Carlow; influencer marketing, digital campaigns |
|
Visual Communications & Design |
3–4 years |
€13,500 |
September |
Wexford/Waterford; portfolio-based entry |
|
MA Interaction Design |
1 year |
€15,000 |
September |
Carlow; UX/UI professional route |
|
MSc Digital Media with Business Analytics |
1 year |
€14,000 |
September |
Wexford; marketing analytics integration |
Law & Social Sciences
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
Law (LLB) |
4 years |
€13,500 |
September |
Waterford/Carlow; FE-1 exemptions pathway |
|
Criminal Justice Studies |
4 years |
€13,500 |
September |
Waterford; Garda/probation service routes |
|
Social Care Practice |
3–4 years |
€13,500 |
September |
Waterford/Carlow/Wexford; professional registration pathway |
|
MA Child, Youth & Family Studies |
1 year |
€14,000 |
September |
Carlow; social-work advancement |
Agriculture & Horticulture
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
|
Agricultural Science |
4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Waterford; farm placement year |
|
Sustainable Farm Management & Agribusiness |
3–4 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Wexford; rural enterprise focus |
|
Horticulture |
3 years |
€14,500 |
September |
Waterford/Dublin Botanic Gardens; industry partnerships |
Popular Study Areas
Architecture
Computing & IT
Engineering
Business & Management
Health & Sport
Pharmaceutical & Biosciences
Media & Design
Law & Criminal Justice
Entry Requirements
Foundation Programme:
SETU does not operate a dedicated foundation programme. Contact PFEC Global for bridging options.
Bachelor's Programmes:
- Academic: Secondary school diploma; minimum 60% average across five subjects; strong Maths for STEM; minimum age 17 in January of entry year
- English: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.0 per band) | TOEFL iBT 70 (min 15 per component) | PTE Academic 50 | Oxford Test of English 111 (min 100 per component)
Master's Programmes:
- Academic: NFQ Level 8 honours degree or equivalent in a related field; CV required
- English: IELTS 6.0 | PTE Academic 55 | Oxford Test of English 125 (min 100 per component)
Alternative tests accepted:
CEFR B2 (UG) / low C1 (PG); ETAPP B2+ (UG) / C1 (PG); QQI FET Pass; SETU Certificate in English for Academic Study. Health, law and education programmes may require higher IELTS — check individual programme pages.
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Scholarships at South East Technological University (SETU)
Entry Award
7–30% tuition reduction
Full IAES
100% tuition waiver
Major IAES
50% tuition waiver
Progression Award
EU postgraduate fee rate
GOI-IES
€10,000 stipend + 100% tuition waiver for one year
PhD Scholarship
€22,500/year stipend + €2,000–€3,000 research expenses + €5,750 tuition (total €121,000–€125,000 over 48 months)
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Student Support Services
International Office
Visa renewal letters, PPS number support, bank letters, cultural events and international student society coordination across Waterford and Carlow
Academic Support
Student Engagement, Retention & Supports team; one-to-one academic skills advice and programme change guidance
Careers Centre
CV/interview workshops, employer networking, LinkedIn development across all campuses — six-time national AHECS award winner
Accommodation Office
Dedicated team for on-campus residences; live-in wardens at College Campus; 24-hour security at City Campus
Wellbeing
Counselling, mental health support, peer mentoring, and disability services with assistive technology across all campuses
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