Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) formerly Regional Technical College in a 90-acre campus situated in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, halfway between Dublin and Belfast (each approximately 80 kilometres away). DKIT was founded in 1970 and is amongst the leading Institutes of Technology in Ireland through its high quality teaching and innovative research programmes. Set in a state of the art campus, DKIT is a State Aided, State funded Institute of Technology with almost 5,000 students on campus. It's mission is to provide the community with quality third level education and services, relevant to the economic social and cultural development of the region in the national and international context. It aims to promote personal responsibility among all its students and enhance the professionalism of all its members in a supportive, inclusive and productive environment. The Institute's reputation has been solidly built by providing quality educational opportunities in a broad range of disciplines from undergraduate degree to PhD level. The college has four Schools, and each School has several Departments offering a wide range of courses.