Almost 9,000 students study full-time, part-time or online with ATU Sligo, with programmes available from higher certificate Level 6 up to PhD Level 10. We offer 71 CAO programmes across eleven departments. ATU Sligo is home to students from every county in Ireland and over 50 countries worldwide.
This 72-acre campus combines modern buildings, state-of-the-art facilities and landscaped grounds. A bright, contemporary feel runs through everything from the lecture halls to the library and cafes to chill-out zones. The campus is just a ten-minute walk from Sligo town centre, whilst beaches, mountains and countryside are all a short trip away. Sligo is easily accessible by road, rail and air, with numerous return bus services stopping on campus daily throughout the year. This Green Flag campus is also home to Sligo’s only Starbucks.
Sligo combines a vibrant urban centre with stunning natural beauty. The perfect setting for an unforgettable student experience. With an added community feel throughout, it’s easy to see why Sligo is such a popular student destination.
From sushi, vegan and tapas to Mexican, Italian and Thai, Sligo’s thriving culinary scene ensures there is something to suit every taste and budget. There are nightlife options for every mood, so whether you are looking for a traditional Irish pub or a trendy cocktail bar, a live music venue or an energetic nightclub, you will find it here. A ten-screen cinema has all the latest blockbusters whilst The Hawk’s Well Theatre, The Model and The Factory host a diverse range of arts and entertainment weekly. For the shopping enthusiast, independent shops are nestled in between popular high street brands, catering for everything from clothes to computers and vintage to vinyl. Famous for its connection to W.B. Yeats, Sligo is also home to a range of literary and cultural options.
Hear from our Students on their experiences at ATU Sligo here.