Atlantic Technological University

Local Coordinator: Dr Katie O'Dwyer
Email: atu@imbrsea.eu
Contact address: ATU Galway Campus Dublin Road H91 T8NW Galway Co, Galway, Ireland
Legal Representative: Dr. Orla Flynn, Dublin Rd, Galway, Ireland
Homepage: ATU
Courses at ATU: Catalogue

Atlantic Technological University

25 November 2019 / Comments

General Information

ATU is a multi-campus technological university in the west and northwest of Ireland that
delivers a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and
opportunity.

The university conducts applied research to inform the sustainable management of aquatic living resources through the Marine and Freshwater Research Centre. Based at ATU’s Galway Campus on the west coast of Ireland, the Centre conducts applied research that is policy relevant. Work at the centre includes developing innovative solutions to natural resource management challenges and supporting evidence-based decision making.

MFRC research usually falls within three main themes outlined below with some examples of the research topics undertaken:

  • Enabling sustainability:
    • Early life history and stock identification, biostatistical advice and analyses from local to national and international investigations.
  • Conserving biodiversity:
    • Marine mammal bio-acoustics; including the development and testing of technology for bioacoustics and monitoring ocean noise.
    • Population assessment for small cetaceans, and the distribution and feeding ecology of baleen whales and basking sharks.
  • Improving productivity:
    • Development of technologies for the detection and measurement of the effects of novel pollutants.
    • Characterisation of physiological responses in crustaceans.
    • Elucidation of inflammatory bio-markers in seafood species.
    • Development of immuno-stimulants for the improvement of fish health in aquaculture.

Many staff from the MFRC teach on IMBRSea courses and many IMBRSea students join the MFRC for professional practice and thesis opportunities. 

IMBRSea courses within ATU take place in the third semester and all courses are assessed through continuous assessment in the form of a wide range of different assignments, rather than end of term exams.

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Housing

Detailed information on coming as a visiting student to ATU is provided on ATU's website. Details and advice on obtaining accommodation can be found on the Students’ Union page. 

Living Costs:

ATU estimates that the living costs for international students is approximately €775 per month.

Language Opportunities:

Students enrolled in IMBRSea at ATU will have extensive opportunities to
engage with staff and students that use English either as a first or second language. The
nature of much of the programmes is such that there are considerable amounts of group
discussion, interactive role play and presentations; where students use English as a second
language this provides them with the opportunity to improve their fluency and confidence.

 

Services

The International Office and the programme team responsible for delivering IMBRSea will help prepare students coming to ATU and will provide an orientation upon arrival at ATU. The Local Coordinator and the International Office will assist with student registration, provision of access to ICT facilities and the Library facilities. There is an International Student Society that welcomes students and organises social events and trips for international students.

The ATU Students' Union has a range of services that are available to incoming international students such as support with student transport cards and bicycle parking on campus. In addition, the Students' Union acts as the central hub for all student sports clubs and societies.

ATU's Student Support Service provides all students with access to medical, counselling, career development and chaplaincy services. It also facilitates support to students with substantial financial hardship and students with disabilities.

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Student Support - Atlantic Technological University

 

Visa Information

Most non EU students coming to ATU must obtain a study visa before travelling to Ireland. Ireland is not part of the Schengen zone.
A full listing of the countries requiring visas can be obtained from the Irish Department of Justice or by contacting the ATU International Office. 
Full details of the visa requirements can be found on the Irish immigration website. There is a special section devoted to Student Visa Guidelines which explains the documentation which must be provided. Allow a minimum of 8 weeks for a visa application to be processed.