Waterford Institute of Technology

We are delighted to welcome you to Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT).

With a long tradition of leadership in education, WIT is constantly pushing the boundaries in response to the needs of our students, society and the economy. It’s no accident that WIT is Ireland’s leading research-informed institute of technology with a global reputation for innovation and research excellence. The Institute has been focused on creativity and research innovation as a driver of the knowledge society for over 20 years and plays a key role in Ireland’s social, cultural and economic development.

We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our activities which include educating the next generation leaders through our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; producing highly creative and industry-ready graduates; developing our internationally connected research and innovation eco-system; and evolving our unique model of stakeholder engagement which has had real impact on our economy.

The Institute leverages its national and international partnerships with other education institutes, industry, social and government bodies to ensure the international relevance and excellence of our teaching, research and innovation activities. 

Waterford Institute of Technology is a truly international environment with students from 70 countries and strategic collaboration partnerships with over 300 education and industry partners. We have created an exciting learning environment in the South East of Ireland.

We look forward to welcoming you to WIT. In our world you are not just a student but a member of a community which values all aspects of life: learning, sport, arts, community engagement and, above all, the person. Through education we open a world of endless possibilities which will challenge, excite and reward you.