About the university
Munster Technological University (MTU) is a public, multi-campus technological university in the south and south-west of Ireland, with its main campus at Bishopstown in Cork and further campuses in Cork city and Tralee, County Kerry.
MTU teaches bachelor's, honours bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees with a practical, industry-linked focus. Its Cork campuses include the Crawford College of Art & Design, the Cork School of Music and the National Maritime College of Ireland.
Indian students mostly look at MTU's one-year master's courses in data science, artificial intelligence and cyber security, plus business, digital marketing and engineering. Non-EU fees are €15,000 for those three tech master's and €13,500 for other courses, and every self-funded non-EU applicant is automatically considered for a €2,500 to €3,000 scholarship.
MTU was formed by merging Cork Institute of Technology and IT Tralee, and has two main locations and six sites across Cork and Kerry. It has over 1,000 international students from over 125 countries.
- Origins
- Merger of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and IT Tralee
- Staff
- Over 1,600 (MTU About page)
- Type
- Public technological university
- International students
- Over 1,000, from over 125 countries
- Campuses
- Cork (Bishopstown, Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork School of Music, National Maritime College of Ireland) and Kerry (Tralee)
- Intakes
- September (applications for September 2027 open in November 2026)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
MSc in Data Science and Analytics
- Fee / year
- €15,000
- Duration
- 1 year full time over three semesters (12–15 months)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 minimum (IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5), TOEFL 80, PTE 59 or Duolingo 105)
- Postgraduate
MSc in Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- €15,000
- Duration
- 1 year full time (60 credits)
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 31 May)
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5), TOEFL 80, PTE 59 or Duolingo 105
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €15,000
- Duration
- Full time; see course page
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5), TOEFL 80, PTE 59 or Duolingo 105
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €13,500
- Duration
- Full time; see course page
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL 90, PTE 63 or Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy
- Fee / year
- €13,500
- Duration
- Full time; see course page
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL 90, PTE 63 or Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €13,500
- Duration
- Full time; see course page
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL 90, PTE 63 or Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
MA in Human Resource Management
- Fee / year
- €13,500
- Duration
- Full time; see course page
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL 90, PTE 63 or Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
MA in Global Business Practice
- Fee / year
- €13,500
- Duration
- Full time; see course page
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL 90, PTE 63 or Duolingo 120
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc in Data Science and Analytics | 1 year full time over three semesters (12–15 months) | €15,000 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| MSc in Artificial Intelligence | 1 year full time (60 credits) | €15,000 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| MSc in Cybersecurity | Full time; see course page | €15,000 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| MBA Strategy | Full time; see course page | €13,500 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy | Full time; see course page | €13,500 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| MSc in International Business | Full time; see course page | €13,500 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| MA in Human Resource Management | Full time; see course page | €13,500 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| MA in Global Business Practice | Full time; see course page | €13,500 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Munster Technological University with similar universities in Ireland.
Scholarships
- Master's
MTU non-EU scholarship (tech master's)
Value: €3,000 a year off the €15,000 fee (you pay €12,000)
Eligibility: Self-funded non-EU applicants to the MSc Data Science and Analytics, MSc Cybersecurity or MSc Artificial Intelligence; considered automatically once approved; accept the offer and pay the €1,000 deposit within four weeks. Applies to each year of study.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Undergraduate and master's
MTU non-EU scholarship (other programmes)
Value: €2,500 a year off the €13,500 fee (you pay €11,000)
Eligibility: Self-funded non-EU applicants to other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (not MA Art Therapy); considered automatically. The 2026 deadline was 31 May 2026 for September 2026 entry.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's and PhD
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
Value: One year of funded study; see the HEA scheme for the award
Eligibility: High-calibre non-EEA students; MTU lists the MA PR with New Media, MA Art and Process, MA Journalism and Digital Content Creation, MA Music (Taught) and MA Music and Technology as accepting it.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Non-EU applicants apply directly to the MTU Cork or Kerry International Office, not through the CAO.
- All undergraduate programmes cost €13,500 a year for non-EU students in 2026/27, and the first-year fee generally applies for every year of the programme.
- MTU links to a country-by-country academic requirements page; ask the International Office for the Class 12 standard for your course.
Postgraduate
- MSc Data Science and Analytics: a 2.1 in a level 8 honours degree, or a 2.2 with three years' relevant experience, plus an interview.
- MSc Artificial Intelligence: a level 8 honours degree in computer science, engineering, computing or a related subject, with strong maths and advanced Python; non-EU deadline 31 May.
- Applications for September 2027 open in November 2026. A non-refundable €1,000 deposit secures a place, and the full fee is due before registration.
Documents
- Passport copy
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- English test result (taken within two years of the start date)
- CV and statement as listed on the course page
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 (no section below 5.5) for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering, maths and computing; 6.5 (no section below 6.0) for postgraduate business, media, art and music |
| TOEFL | 80 (level 1) or 90 (level 2), with section minimums |
| PTE Academic | 59 (no section below 56) or 63 (no section below 59) |
| Duolingo | 105 (no section below 100) or 120 (no section below 110) |
| Cambridge | B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with the scale scores MTU lists |
Accommodation and living costs
MTU has no university-run halls. Students choose privately owned purpose-built student apartments, shared houses or apartments, or digs (living with the owner), using the Cork and Kerry campus accommodation listings. MTU is not a party to any contract with landlords, so view properties and read contracts before paying a deposit. MTU does not publish rent figures.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable acceptance depositPaid within four weeks of the offer; counts towards tuition | €1,000one-off | ≈ ₹1.1 lakh |
Campus and location
MTU's main campus is at Bishopstown in Cork, with art, music and maritime campuses in Cork and two campuses in Tralee, Kerry.
- Two main locations and six sites across Cork and Kerry, including the Crawford College of Art & Design and the Cork School of Music.
- National Maritime College of Ireland for maritime and supply chain courses.
- Over 1,000 international students from more than 125 countries.
- Several master's courses also run part time online, but a study visa needs the full-time, on-campus version.
Careers and graduate outcomes
MTU master's graduates in data science have gone into data scientist and technical roles in financial services, pharmaceuticals, IT and consulting. A level 9 MTU master's usually makes graduates eligible for Ireland's Stamp 1G stay-back route; see our Ireland guide. MTU's international pages do not publish graduate employment figures.
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Studying in Ireland
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FAQs
How much does MTU cost for Indian students?
For September 2026 entry MTU charged non-EU students €15,000 a year for the MSc Data Science and Analytics, MSc Cybersecurity and MSc Artificial Intelligence, and €13,500 for other undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Automatic scholarships cut these to €12,000 and €11,000.
Do I need to apply separately for the MTU scholarship?
No. Self-funded non-EU applicants are considered automatically once approved for a programme, but you must accept and pay the €1,000 deposit within four weeks and meet the scholarship deadline.
When can I apply for September 2027?
MTU says applications for September 2027 open in November 2026. Apply early: the 2026 scholarship deadline was 31 May.
What IELTS score does MTU need?
IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5) for undergraduate courses and postgraduate engineering, maths and computing, and 6.5 (no section below 6.0) for postgraduate business and media courses. Duolingo and PTE are accepted.
Is there a January intake?
MTU's non-EU application page refers only to a September intake.
Sources
- MTU: non-EU tuition fees and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- MTU: non-EU applications, Cork campus (English requirements) (opens in a new tab)
- MTU: international students (opens in a new tab)
- MTU: postgraduate course search (opens in a new tab)
- MTU: MSc in Data Science and Analytics (opens in a new tab)
- MTU: MSc in Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- MTU: about (opens in a new tab)
- MTU: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.mtu.ie (opens in a new tab)
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