KOM Consultants – Irish Canadian College Transfer Programs in Ireland

South East Technological University Carlow (SETU Carlow) Canadian College Transfer Programs

KOM Consultants is the official Canadian representative for South East Technological University Carlow, located to the south of County Carlow, in Ireland. Canadian applications to SETU Carlow degrees from Canadian Colleges are submitted directly through KOM Consultants at 1-877-318-8203 or info@komconsultants.com.

Overview

Convert your Canadian Community College Diploma into a Bachelor’s Degree at IT Carlow in Ireland, in as little as just 1 year through KOM Consultants. Every application that is made is assessed on a case by case basis but we can promise a quick decision turnaround time, so get applying!

IT Carlow offers Canadian College students a broad choice of Bachelor or Honours Bachelor Degree completion opportunities across the Schools of Business & Social Sciences, as well as Engineering and Science. Bachelor Degrees are 3-year programs and Honours Bachelor Degree programs are 4-year programs.

Generally speaking 3 yr Canadian College Advanced Diploma graduates can complete an Honours Bachelor Degree with one further year of full-time study, whilst 2 yr Canadian College Diploma graduates can complete either a Bachelor Degree with one further year of full-time study OR an Honours Bachelor Degree with two further years of study. IT Carlow are giving you credit for credit for your college studies. (exception is ECE program – requires full 2 years completion at IT Carlow)

An Honours Bachelor Degree from Ireland is Internationally recognized under the Bologna Agreement and is equivalent to an Honours Bachelor Degree in North America. Both typically take four years to achieve.

IT Carlow is located in the vibrant, bustling town of Carlow with a population of over 20,000. The town enjoys a thriving arts and crafts community, and exciting nightlife, a strong Irish culture and festivals as well as a superb range of shops, boutiques and restaurants.

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Areas of Study

Institute of Technology, Carlow offers a wide range of study areas:

School of Business and Humanities

Business Management
Business – Marketing
Business – Human Resource Management
Business with Law
Accounting
Media and Public Relations
Product Design Innovation
Youth and Community Work
Early Childhood Education & Care
Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)
Visual Communications and Design
Law
TV and Media Production

School of Engineering

Aero Engineering
Electronic Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Pilot Studies
Civil Engineering
Architectural Technology
Construction – Quantity Surveying
Construction – Facilities & Energy Management
Aircraft Systems

School of Science

Computer Games Development
Software Development
Computer Systems Management
Strength and Conditioning
Sport Science
Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
Biosciences with Bioforensics OR Biopharmaceuticals
Environmental Science

Canadian Transfer Pathways

Canadian College Articulation Agreements

Institute of Technology, Carlow has formal Articulation Agreements with Canadian colleges granting some of the highest credit transfer available. These college articulations allows students to upgrade their diploma to a relevant Bachelors degree in a minimal amount of time.

Canadian college articulation pathways are offered in a large variety of programs within the colleges.

Below is a listing of Canadian College Articulation Agreements with Institute of Technology Carlow.

Algonquin College

Cambrian College

Conestoga College

Confederation College

Why IT Carlow

Why IT Carlow might be the best choice for you:

Canadian study abroad citizens do not need a student visa to enter Ireland
3yr Advanced Diploma and 2yr Diploma graduates can complete an internationally recognized Honours Bachelor Degree at IT Carlow via 1 or 2 years further study at IT Carlow
Tuition is €8500 per year (approx. Cdn$ 12,500) for Canadian College students applying through KOM Consultants
A €500 travel discount will be awarded to students who accept their IT Carlow offer
IT Carlow is OSAP Aid & Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) approved
IT Carlow is located 80 km from Dublin City
Carlow is ideally located to explore some of Ireland’s most famous tourist destinations such as Wicklow Mountains, the medieval city of Kilkenny and the Viking settlement of Wexford
Student accommodation is plentiful and the transport network is excellent
Extensive bus and rail networks ensure access to Dublin city centre or the International airport within 90 minutes
Students are also permitted to work part-time up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during holiday breaks
Honours Bachelor Degree graduates can stay and work for a further period of 1 year in Ireland

Study Cost

Tuition fees for the academic year at IT Carlow are €8,500. This covers tuition registration and pick-up at the airport on first arrival.
Accommodation: approx €3,000 for September to May.
Additional Costs:
- Food and incidentals are estimated by IT Carlow at approx €3,000 per year.
- The IRP immigration registration costs approx €300

Total cost for one year: Approximate €14,800 or $22,000 Canadian (excluding flights).

ABOUT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CARLOW
Student Population:	4,000
Entry Requirements:	Canadian College Diploma (2 or 3 years). Entry requirements will vary depending on program
Intake:	September
Application Dates:	Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance
Annual Tuition Fees:	Contact KOM Consultants for latest tuition fees 1-877-318-8203
Faculties:	Business and Humanities, Science, Computing, Engineering, Sport, Media & Marketing, Art & Design and Social Studies
City:	Carlow
City Population:	23,000
Country:	Ireland