Convert your Canadian Community College Diploma into a Bachelor’s Degree at MTU in Ireland, in as little as just 1 year through KOM Consultants.

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MTU Kerry Campus is a university level higher education college founded in 1977 and located in the scenic South West of Ireland. It offers undergraduate (Bachelors) and postgraduate (Masters and PHD) programs in:

• Business
• Computing
• Culinary Management
• Hospitality
• Multimedia
• Music Technology
• Tourism
• Early Childhood Care and Education
• Engineering
• Health and Leisure
• Science and Renewable Energy
• amongst others

Small class sizes, and excellent staff-student ratio, and a strong emphasis on learning through practical application, combine to make an interactive dynamic learning environment. A community of 3,500 students from over 40 countries gives a diverse mix of international cultures and you are assured of a very warm Irish welcome.

MTU Kerry shares a campus with Kerry Technology Park (enterprise incubation space) promoting a culture of enterprise and synergy between business and highly skilled students.

The Campus

MTU Kerry is a relatively small campus of approximately 3,500 students.  It is divided into three schools; Business and Computing, Social Studies, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).  We operate out of two campuses, both of which are in the town of Tralee.  Approximately 15% of our students are international.  We currently have students from Brazil, Canada, Saudi Arabia, China, Great Britain, Turkey, and all across the European Union.

The Town

Tralee is located in County Kerry in the South West of Ireland.  It has a population of approximately 25,000.  Being a small town means that everything is reasonably accessible, even for students who don’t have their own transport.  A bus service is available to transport students from their accommodation to either campus, though most accommodation is within easy walking distance of college.

Ontario College Graduates Currently at MTU Kerry Studying:

• BSC in Health and Leisure
• BA in Travel & Tourism Management
• BA in Music Technology
• BA in Adventure Tourism Management
• BA in Culinary Arts
• BA in Early Childhood Care & Education
• BBus in Accounting or Marketing
• BSc in Computing (with Software Development)
• BA in Hotel Management

What About OSAP?

MTU is a recognized college by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.  Therefore, students currently availing of OSAP may continue to do so on application to the Ministry.  As a recognized college you may apply to the Ministry as you did while studying at your home college rather than following the “Studying Abroad” procedure set out on the OSAP website.

IT Tralee College Flyer for Ontario Students

Admission Requirements

Canadian College graduates will have achieved a minimum grade average of 60% in their OC Diploma or Advanced Diploma

How Much Will It Cost To Study At MTU Kerry?

MTU makes Canadian College graduates a special convenience offer at €12,500 or $18,100 CDN.

Included in the convenience offer for the 2023 academic year:

• Tuition for  two semesters
• Accommodation for the academic year (Sept – May)
• Transportation from airport to accommodation on first arrival

Additional Costs:

• Food and incidentals are estimated by MTU at approx €3,000 per year
• The IRP immigration registration costs approx €300

Total cost for one year: Approximately €15,800 or $23,000 Canadian (excluding flights).

Where Will I Live?

KOM will work with you and the MTU International Office to locate you in one of the dedicated student apartment complexes in Tralee. You will have your own room with a private bathroom. Kitchen and living rooms are shared with 3 other students and broadband internet access is included in all apartments. All apartments are relatively new (most around 10 years old) and offer high standard of accommodation.

Canadian College Articulation Agreements

The Munster Technological University Kerry Campus 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 complete listing of Canadian College Articulation Agreements with Munster Technological University (Kerry).

Algonquin College
Centennial College
Durham College
Fanshawe College
Fleming College
Humber College
Loyalist College
Seneca College
St. Clair College
St. Lawrence College

“My experience in Ireland has been amazing… the culture is very warm and welcoming… both inside and outside the classroom. The international community at IT Tralee is vibrant creating many opportunities to meet new people and gain a deeper understanding of the world. I hope other student will take this leap of faith, pack their bags and head off in pursuit of further education and self-discovery.”

“I love the experience in Ireland. The transition to IT Tralee was easier that I thought. Our lecturer’s and mates are very helpful. The town is great, it’s small, and you always meet someone you know. Living costs are not bad either, the stores are very well priced. If you have a chance to study here take it — I haven’t met anyone who hasn’t enjoyed themselves!”

“The experience has been great so far. The welcome from the whole faculty and community was one of the warmest and friendliest I have ever had. Tralee really puts the old saying that Canadians are the friendliest people on earth to a challenge.”

Overall the experience has been great. The welcome was one of the warmest and friendliest I have ever had. Tralee really puts the old saying that Canadians are the friendliest people on earth to a challenge.

My experience in Tralee has been nothing short of amazing. One of the many bonuses of studying in Tralee is the ease of finding students who are far from home. The international community here is very vibrant and strong

I love the experience in Tralee. The transition to IT Tralee was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The one big change was that midterm’s and finals are worth 50%, but if you go to class, do the work the 50%’s aren’t too terrifying.

If you have a chance to study here, definitely take it.

I recommend studying abroad to anyone who is interested in a challenge – it can lead to great rewards.

Tralee has been great! The town has everything you could need, and people are very helpful.

The Town Centre Apartments are amazing.

My favourite thing about Tralee is being surrounded by international students. It’s a unique experience to meet so many people from different countries … You learn a lot about the world just from socializing with other students.

Tralee is a small town which makes living in a new culture easier. It’s a very beautiful part of the country with lots of nice travel destinations. Living cost is similar to back home.

I have been working as a cook for over 20 years having started an apprenticeship as a teenager. Never in my career have I encountered such a level of professionalism, and excellence as I have in my few weeks at IT Tralee. The expectations are high … most of the instructors have come from Michelin Star backgrounds, and I’m proud to be training under them. I look forward to learning everything I can to bring back to Canada with my BA in Culinary Arts. I am a certified Ontario Teacher, with hopes of training the next generation of Canadian cooks. This program allows for me to get a degree that they don’t offer in Canada.