ATU Sligo welcomes applications from mature students. Up to 20% of places on courses are reserved for mature applicants.
The sole criterion for qualification as a mature applicant is age. Mature Applicants should be 23 years old on or before 1st January 2023 (i.e. born on or before 1st January 2000)for admission in Autumn 2023 and must apply by 1st February 2023.
The Leaving Certificate or Previous Academic Qualifications are not a requirement. ( although they are recognised, and, of course support an application. ) Each application is desk assessed by our Admissions Team. They will take account of your previous studies, work experience and personal interests.
Applications should be made through the CAO in the usual way. An information evening for interested applicants is held in January each year. A mature student orientation day is held just before first year classes begin, for students who have been away from education for some time.
For comprehensive information on the application process see the Mature Applicants section on the CAO Website here: Mature Applications Page Central Applications Office (cao.ie)
Additional information for Mature Students at ATU Sligo is available from our CAO Hub.