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Letterkenny Institute of Technology

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world rank  5103

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Overview

Established in 1971, the Letterkenny Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Letterkenny (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Donegal. This institution also has a branch campus in Killybegs. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Irish higher education institution. Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Irish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LYIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Control Typepublic

Entity

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Letterkenny Institute of Technology' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Leitir Ceanainn
Acronym LYIT
Founded 1971
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University Location

Address Port Road
Letterkenny
F92 FC93 County Donegal
Ireland
Letterkenny Institute of Technology's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Letterkenny Institute of Technology Phone Number +353 (74) 918 6000
Letterkenny Institute of Technology Fax Number +353 (74) 918 6005
Other locations Killybegs

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Letterkenny Institute of Technology's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Letterkenny Institute of Technology.

Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Letterkenny Institute of Technology's admission information.

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Letterkenny Institute of Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Admission Office Admission Office

Port Road
Letterkenny
(74) 918 6120


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Letterkenny Institute of Technology has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Control Type Control Type

Letterkenny Institute of Technology is a public higher education institution.


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Entity Type Entity Type

Letterkenny Institute of Technology is a non-profit higher education institution.


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Letterkenny Institute of Technology does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Library University Library

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Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Housing University Housing

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Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Letterkenny Institute of Technology's main services:


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Letterkenny Institute of Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Letterkenny Institute of Technology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Skills of Ireland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Letterkenny Institute of Technology's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Technological Higher Education Association (THEA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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