Munster Technological University (CIT)

Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is a state-funded public university-level higher education institution located in the second city of Ireland, Cork, established in 1973. It offers a wide range accredited programmes from level 6 (Certificate) to level 10 (PhD) on the National Framework of Qualifications, and across a wide range of disciplines. It is the largest Institute of Technology outside of Dublin, with around 12,000 registered students with approximately 2,000 new entries every year. Of these approximately 6,000 are full-time and the remaining are part-time. CIT presently has four separate campuses. The main campus is located in Bishopstown and covers an area of approximately 80 acres. The Crawford College of Art and Design is located at Sharman Crawford Street, Cork. The CIT Cork School of Music is located in a purpose-built state of the art facility located in Union Quay, Cork. The National Maritime College of Ireland which opened in October 2004 is located in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. CIT Provides a range of services to organisations and individuals to support entrepreneurship, enterprise start-up, research, knowledge exchange and continued professional development.