ATU Donegal offers 57 CAO programmes and over 40 postgraduate programmes across three faculties and ten departments. The campus has a student population of 5,000, the majority of whom study at ATU Donegal on a full-time basis. This generates a vibrant on-campus atmosphere. With an exceptional reputation for high academic standards, incredible teaching and learning facilities, in addition to a strong focus on research, it’s no surprise why student numbers have grown exponentially over the last five years at ATU Donegal.
ATU Donegal has two campuses, one based in Letterkenny and another based in Killybegs. Donegal is renowned for its stunning beaches, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, and not forgetting the most beautiful accent in Ireland. It’s easy to see why ATU Donegal is attracting more students than ever before.
ATU Donegal Letterkenny
The Letterkenny campus is in the heart of Letterkenny town centre. Letterkenny is a lively town, offering excellent shopping, a vibrant nightlife and great opportunities for part-time work, sport, culture and fun. There are plenty of much-loved student haunts such as pubs, music venues, nightclubs and restaurants. In addition, you’ll find an 8-screen cinema and the Aura Leisure Complex, which houses a 25m pool, tartan track and gym. For arts and cultural enthusiasts there is the Arena 7 Entertainment Complex, An Grianan and a Regional Cultural Centre which incorporates an art gallery, an auditorium and full cinema facilities. ATU Letterkenny campus includes the following facilities:
- Educational and support facilities, including general purpose and specialised teaching facilities, research facility, administrative, technical and academic staff accommodation, library, 4 dining areas/restaurants, meeting rooms and lecture theatres
- An Danlann: sports/student services building comprising large sports/assembly hall, fitness suite, changing facilities, students’ union and student services centre, dining facilities and storage space
- External Sports Facility: floodlit sand-based natural grass playing pitch.
ATU Donegal Killybegs
The Killybegs campus is located in Ireland’s premier fishing port which is rich in tradition and heritage. Its picturesque location boasts spectacular scenery and harbour views. This is perhaps the most scenic campus in Ireland, surrounded by breathtaking beaches and close to Europe’s highest accessible sea cliffs – Sliabh Liag. Students experience small class sizes and a personal approach to learning in a comfortable and welcoming setting. The campus has an impressive reputation for delivering exceptional academic programmes in culinary arts, hospitality and tourism.