Atlantic Technological University for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via ATU Foundation Programme. KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. Campuses in Galway, Sligo, Donegal, Mayo. Galway campus most popular with international students.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €12,000–€16,000. Application deadline: Rolling.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5/4 (2:2 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €14,000. Application deadline: Rolling. Decision time: 2–5 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.75/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes).
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
by Irish Government (HEA) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →ATU International Merit Scholarships
by Atlantic Technological University · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Atlantic Technological University accept KCSE?
KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) is accepted as a secondary school qualification for undergraduate foundation entry at ATU. For Masters admission, a recognised Kenyan Bachelor's degree with 2:2 (GPA 2.5/4.0) is required — secondary school qualifications are not relevant at Masters level.
What GPA is needed for Masters at Atlantic Technological University?
ATU accepts a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 (UK 2:2) for Masters programmes. The flat-rate non-EU tuition of €14,000/yr and accessible entry make ATU one of the most affordable pathways to an Irish Masters, especially for students comfortable with smaller city locations.
Are there scholarships for Kenyan students at Atlantic Technological University?
Yes. ATU awards International Merit Scholarships at the offer stage with no separate application. The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) also provides full tuition waiver plus €10,000 stipend for postgraduate students at ATU.
Tips for Applying to ATU
ATU offers Kenyan students an accessible pathway to an Irish Masters degree at a flat €14,000/yr tuition rate, with campuses in the scenic west of Ireland where living costs are significantly lower than Dublin. The Galway campus is the most popular with international students and benefits from Galway's growing technology and pharmaceutical sectors. After graduating, the 24-month Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) allows graduates to seek employment across Ireland, with Galway hosting major employers including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Cisco.
Official source: Atlantic Technological University ↗Cost of Living in Galway
Galway city campus most popular. Sligo and Donegal campuses offer lower costs.