Ten Top Reasons to Choose AIT
1. AIT Graduates Enjoy Excellent Prospects
Some 97% of those who graduated from AIT in November 2008 were in further study or employed according to our latest graduate survey. Only 2.9% of honours degree graduates were seeking employment, while 75% had secured a permanent job.
2. Large Number of Internships
A large number of AIT’s programmes feature internships or practice placements, which give students an ideal opportunity to put into practice the material they are learning in the lecture theatre, while simultaneously building relationships with potential employers.
3. Postgraduate Study Opportunities
AIT offers an increasing array of taught and research-based postgraduate opportunities. The institute is committed to increasing its postgrad population to 1,000 by 2013.
4. More People Complete their Studies at AIT
More than 81% of all AIT students completed their course at the institute, 6% higher than the national average. Some 92% of Level 8 students finish their honours degree at the institute.
5. A World of International Linkages
AIT has established relationships with 220 third level institutions around the world, while 10% of the full-time student body comes from overseas.
6. Athlone Offers Quality, Excellent Value Accommodation
According to a rental report published by Daft.ie, Athlone offers some of the best value student accommodation in Ireland.
7. Proven Track Record in Securing Research Funding
AIT has a proven track record in securing research funding and received €7.2 million in 2008. The institute is also one of the most successful higher education institutions nationally in securing applied research funding.
8. Sports Excellence is Rewarded
AIT’s Sports Scholarship Scheme offers excellent benefits for those who have excelled – or who have the potential to excel – at their chosen sport. Potentially worth €6,000 over a maximum of four years, it’s something worth going that extra mile in training for.
9. An Attractive Modern Campus
€100 million has been invested in AIT’s infrastructure and campus since 2000. The most recent projects to be completed are the Engineering and Informatics Building (€36m), the Postgraduate Research Hub (€2m) and the FIFA astro-turf pitch and IAAF-approved athletics track (€2m).
10. Athlone: In the Heart of the Country
Located right in the centre of the country, getting to Athlone couldn’t be easier. The town is very well served with an improving road infrastructure and excellent public transport.
