College may be about more than just learning, but SligoCFE gives you the chance to learn from the best in their field. Its passionate, engaging tutors combine academic theory with industry experience in their lessons.  Most programmes offer added value like professional accreditation, work experience abroad or pathways into college. With a very high employability rate, students leave SligoCFE ready for the world of work or to further their education experience in college.

Work experience is a mandatory element of each course whereby students are afforded the opportunity to develop vocational skills in a real work environment. All our students are afforded the opportunity to complete their work experience abroad in locations such as Barcelona, Malaga, Tenerife, Hameln, Leipzig and Kempten in Bavaria, Germany, through the Erasmus+ programme.

SligoCFE invests heavily in state-of-the-art facilities like industry-spec computer labs, science and engineering labs as well as quality teaching spaces. The latest addition is a newly designated Create Digital Media suite with Apple Macs and a Nursing / Childcare Hub which will open this September. There’s also a subsidised canteen to cater for modern student needs.

SligoCFE is the sort of college where you’ll get to know your teachers almost as well as your classmates. It’s a far cry from some of the bigger colleges, where you can sometimes feel like you’re just another face in the crowd. The Guidance department will keep you up to date with career progression opportunities and our support services cater to the need of all academic abilities.

One of the advantages of studying along the Wild Atlantic Way is the wealth of natural amenities and scenic destinations on offer. From surfing at Mullaghmore or Strandhill to camping at Lough Gill or hiking Benbulbin, the surrounding countryside is an adventure playground that’s just waiting to be explored. Its dramatic coastal scenery makes it an ideal spot for road trips with friends or outdoor pursuits when you need a well-deserved break from the books. The S1 and S2 bus routes run directly opposite the college and make it easy to reach popular hotspots like Strandhill or Rosses Point.

The student accommodation villages are super convenient but there are other options available. The town also has plenty of digs accommodation on offer or you can privately rent out a room in a shared house or with friends. In Sligo, you’ll be a world away from the soaring rents and the accommodation crises you’ll find in bigger cities.

One of the biggest college expenses is rent but student accommodation is a lot more affordable in Sligo than in other student towns or cities. The cost of simple things like groceries, gyms, taxis, eating out or even a pint is also lower in Sligo than it is in major cities. So your Euro will go much further, which is good news for students.