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South East Technological University- Carlow: Courses, Admission, Cost

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Last updated on 5 Aug '25

SETU Carlow
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Admission deadlines for 2026 entry to SETU Carlow is mentioned below:

Deadline for visa required countries (including India) is: Jun, 2026 (Tentative)
Deadline for non-visa required countries is: Jul-end, 2026 (Tentative)

Interested candidates are advised to submit their applications as soon as the admission window opens to provide enough time for document processing.

NOTE: Deadlines may vary based on the program, thus students are advised to refer the official university website for the latest info regarding deadlines for specific courses.

SETU Carlow Overview

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About South East Technological University
South East Technological University Ranking
South East Technological University Programs
South East Technological University Admissions 2025
SETU Carlow Popular Courses
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About South East Technological University

Situated on Kilkenny Road, Carlow, the South East Technological University (SETU) is considered among the best universities in Ireland. The institution is known to offer a range of UG & PG courses across various domains to its domestic & international students. Founded in 1970, students are given the flexibility to choose courses based on interest across several domains including: Agriculture, Architecture, Arts & Social Studies, Business, Computing & more.

With multiple campuses located in the south-east of Ireland, students are provided a host of world class facilities across each university campus including internet equipped classrooms, labs & libraries, student societies, sports grounds among others.

The institution strives to drive innovation, empower communities and deliver transformative impact in various different sectors. The university’s global network includes 300 institutions over 45 countries. The university campus is culturally rich with regards to its student population, welcoming over 18,500 students from over 112 countries.

Year of establishment

1970

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SETU

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the acceptance rate at South East Technological University?

As per unofficial sources, SETU has an acceptance rate of around 45% which suggests the university isn't as competitive at admitting students as compared to its peers.

For reference, University College Dublin has acceptance rate of around 20% while acceptance rate of Trinity College Dublin stands at around 33%.

South East Technological University Ranking

South East Technological University (SETU) is considered one of the best institutions in Ireland & is known for providing an enriching learning environment to its students. The institute emphasizes heavily on incorporating practical training as part of the course curriculum with the aim of providing early exposure to students to industry standard resources, readying them to deal with the modern-day industry demands.

An unofficial source ranks SETU as the #1 University in Ireland with the university’s primary focus on skill development of students by incorporating industry standard practices in its academic curriculum.

Another unofficial source ranks SETU #454 in its World University Rankings of 2024, recognizing its efforts for providing world class education.

Listed below are the university rankings as ranked by different ranking platforms:

Publication	Ranking
Unknown Source	#1
QS World Ranking	#454

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does SETU provide accommodation to students?

SETU doesn't own private accommodation centres of its own. However, it does provide a dedicated platform to contact landlords offering rental accommodations near the university campus in Carlow.

Students can also choose to stay at privately-owned student apartments, by contacting the centres through the university platform.

The centres are located at a walking distance from the campus and are well connected to different corners of the city thanks to the public transport network.

South East Technological University Programs

SETU offers students an extensive and wide range of courses in different sectors including: Business Management, Engineering, IT, Agriculture, Architecture and many more.

With multiple campuses located in South-East region, it is a popular choice among international students looking to pursue studies from abroad

M.Sc.

13 Courses

4.0(3)12 months - 1 year

1st year Tution Fees

₹12 L - 16 L

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GANGADHARA G + 17 others got admitted through us.

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MBA/PGDM

5 Courses

3.6(1)1 year

1st year Tution Fees

₹12 L - 15 L

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Guided 1.5K students to Ireland universities.

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B.E. / B.Tech

14 Courses3 - 4 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹11 L - 15 L

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13.6K+ students got admitted through us.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does the South East Technological University campus location vary with the course?

The SETU campus location does vary with the course being pursued. Students pursuing MBA in specifications like Marketing, Finance and Economics primarily pursue their studies at the Waterford campus.

While the students pursuing MBA in Supply Chain Management do so at the Carlow campus of the university.

Q: What is the tuition fee for UG Business Management course at SETU?

Business Management is one of the more prominent courses at SETU, the tuition fee for international students looking to pursue the course is around €13,500 (INR 12 L).

The course duration is around 4 years and is delivered at the Cork Road campus in Waterford.

Students are provided hands-on experience to a variety of business management tools along with interactive workshops with key industry leaders, providing them necessary exposure to the industrial culture.

South East Technological University Admissions 2025

As per data curated from unofficial sources, the SETU acceptance rate is around 45% which suggests the university is somewhat selective at admitting students to its courses.

Interested candidates must perform well in school-level & university entrance exams to secure admission to the desired course.

Given below are the admission deadlines for 2026 entry at SETU:

Applicant’s Country	Deadline
For Visa Required Countries	Jun, 2026 (Tentative)
For Non-Visa Required Countries	Jul, 2026 (Tentative)

Admission Requirements for International Students

Admission requirements for students vary based on the course being pursued, some of the mandatory requirements for students include:

For UG:

Must have completed Class 12^th with good marks in Mathematics and maintain a minimum score of 60% across at least five other subjects
Must have an overall score of above 5.5 in IELTS with a minimum score of 5 in each section
Must be at least 17 years of age in January of the year of entry
Must provide a copy of passport

For PG:

Must possess an honors degree in the field of study
Must have an overall score above 6.0 in IELTS or above 575 in TOEFL’s Paper Based Test
Must submit a detailed copy of CV
Must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Must provide a copy of passport

Application Process for International Students

Students can apply directly by following the steps mentioned below:

Go to the SETU Online Application Portal
Click the “Create Account” button under the “Sign in” title
Fill in your details on the next page to create your account
A verification email will be sent to your email address
After verifying your email, return to the sign in page and log in

Application fees :Euro 50
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Not required
Essays	Not required
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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SETU Carlow Popular Courses

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M.Sc.

MBA/PGDM

B.E. / B.Tech

BBA

Master of Science in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs icon

1 year

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹14.66 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management icon

1 year

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹11.78 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs icon

1 year

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹15.71 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust icon

1 year

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹15.18 LGet Fee Details

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Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence icon

1 year

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹15.71 LGet Fee Details

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SETU Carlow
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Easy going

Fun loving

Friendly

Internships3.7

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.3

Public transportation4.3

Safety5

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration4

Anonymous

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs - Batch of 2025

The faculty are highly qualified and we have an amazing student life.

Tips: Everything is easy when you're working on it. You should be ready to face any challenges. Should adopt the mindset of working hard. If you have any work experience, you will get a job more quickly than a fresher. I'm satisfied with my study life and working life. I'm doing great at both. We have good opportunities in my course if you have previous experience, and this country and its people are very warm and respectful.

Likes (Part time work): We can enjoy our student life. In our class, there are also cultural fests where you can have fun. You can also balance your study life and your work life. One more important thing is you need to work more on your assignments for a good score. When you start planning to study abroad, make sure you are ready for any challenges.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Well, my classes are in the evenings and they are two hours long. My faculty are very talented and have in-depth knowledge of the subjects. They guide us with our assignments and suggest techniques to help us complete them and get good grades. The faculty guides are qualified people who have worked at great universities in different regions.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 38450

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Information Technology Management - Batch of 2025

3.3

The university is diverse and very welcoming.

Tips: If you have any good experience back in India in the IT industry, and you're trying to upgrade your skills with a 1-year Master's degree, then you can pick this college. If you have a GPA of 75% or above, both in your studies in India and on the English entrance test, you'll get a 5,000 scholarship from the university. Note that this is not for freshmen. Carlow is very safe because in this country most of the people will be established students or settled members. So, there will be no issues with the citizens and there will be fewer homeless people. So that's the reason the country is very calm and safe to live in. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There will be no Indian food available in Carlow. There are also a very limited number of Indian restaurants in Ireland. We’ll have to adapt to the Irish food here, like pastries and pizza. Also, there are very few Asian stores in Carlow. That’s the reason I gave this aspect of life a low rating.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 520

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs - Batch of 2025

3.6

Easy going college for masters students but the tuition fees are way too much.

Tips: There was a cultural shift. Students here don't like outsiders much. They tend to pick on people of another ethnicity. I don't have any scholarships as such, but I did apply for them. I am satisfied with Ireland's culture, but the university is a bit unsatisfying for me since the master's course doesn't really provide much of a classroom experience. It is just assignments and stuff that were paying so much for it.

Likes (Safety): The campus is really good and has excellent safety options. There are lots of options for undergraduate students, but not much for Master's non-EU students planning their futures. The university’s services are also good. However, some courses need more classes and teaching.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fees are way too much, and they don't include enough content for the price. Also, the additional expenses we carry are expensive. The tuition fees should not include tax for international students because it would be much more affordable for them if it did not. It is also hard to find part-time work, which makes managing expenses difficult.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 3000

Prepping time for classes7 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40700

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025Read more

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South East Technological University Placements

The South East Technological University maintains strong links with multiple industry stakeholders & leverage these connections to provide employment opportunities to its students.

SETU graduates go through a rigorous academic process over the duration of studies & are exposed to industry-standard tech early in their studies. Thus, most SETU graduates come out highly skilled & are of much demand to some of the top organizations across various sectors.

Mentioned below is a detailed breakdown of the sectors SETU graduates are currently employed in:

Industry	Employee Percentage
Operations	13.23%
Engineering	6.96%
Education	6.14%
Sales	5.19%
Business Development	4.9%

Top Recruiters

IBM

Microsoft

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Intel

Symantec

Amazon

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are some of the prominent industries SETU graduates are employed in?

SETU graduates are highly employable & currently employed in some of the top MNC's in Ireland and across the globe in a range of sectors, mainly including:

· Operations

· Engineering

· Education

· Sales

· Business Development

Q: Which companies are the top recruiters of South East Technological University graduates?

SETU is known to attract the best MNC’s from Ireland and across the globe thanks to its strong links within the industry.

The university graduates are known to be highly skilled and ready to deal with the demands of the industry and are thus almost always in-demand for organizations.

Mentioned below are some of the university's top recruiters:

· Irish Defence Forces

· Sanofi

· State Street

South East Technological University Fee

The cost for international students at South East Technological University varies based on specialisation of the course being pursued & the standard of living opted by the students.

Mentioned below are the average tuition costs for UG & PG courses at SETU:

Course Level	Average Fee
UG	€13,500-14,500 (INR 12 L-13 L)
PG	€14,000-15,000 (INR 12.5 L-13.5 L)

Course Level

Average Fee

€13,500-14,500

(INR 12 L-13 L)

€14,000-15,000

(INR 12.5 L-13.5 L)

1€ = INR 88.64

The cost of living is a very important factor for students to consider before moving to Ireland.

The institute does provide students with scholarships and grants to ease the financial burden to some extent but students must have a pre-planned budget in mind for each year of the academic programme.

Mentioned below are the annual estimated cost of living students can expect to incur:

Cost of Living	Monthly Cost
Accommodation	€500-700
Utilities	€80
Food	€290
Travel	€65
Miscellaneous (e.g. books, clothes, medical)	€110
Mobile	€20
Social Life	€150
Total Cost Per Academic Year (Sept - May)	€10,935 - €12,735 (INR 9.6 L-11 L)

1€ = INR 88.62

NOTE: These are only estimated figures, actual values may differ. Students must also pay an additional annual registration fee of €300 (INR 27,000) to the immigration department.

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(13 courses)	INR 12 L - 16 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 - 90, PTE: 55 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(5 courses)	INR 12 L - 15 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(14 courses)	INR 11 L - 15 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 70 - 79, PTE: 50 - 54, Duolingo: 90 & Above
BBA(14 courses)	INR 11 L - 15 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 50 - 54, Duolingo
Others PG(1 course)	INR 16 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above, Duolingo
B.A.(2 courses)	INR 15 L - 16 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 70 - 79, PTE: 50 & Above, Duolingo: 90 & Above
B.J.M.C.(1 course)	INR 11 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, Duolingo
M.A.(1 course)	INR 16 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above

Many SETU graduates have gone on to take on important leadership roles in several different industries, in Ireland & across the globe.

Mentioned below are some of the most notable members of the university’s alumni network:

Alumni Name	Profession	Alumni
Daniel Mulhall	Ireland's ambassador to the US
Claire Keegan	Writer
Carrie Crowley	Actor
Dr. Maurice Manning	Politician

Commonly asked questions
On Alumni

Q: Who are the most notable members of the South East Technological University alumni network?

South East Technological University is home to some of the finest Irish & international individuals who have used their talents & education to make significant contribution across respective industries.

Mentioned below are some of the most popular members of the SETU alumni network:

· Daniel Mulhall – Ireland's Ambassador to the US

· Claire Keegan - Writer

· Carrie Crowley - Actress

· Annraoi De Paor – Biomedical Engineer and Pioneer

· Dr. Maurice Manning – Politician

South East Technological University vs Dublin University vs Trinity College

South East Technological University, Dublin University and Trinity College are considered among the best universities in Ireland. Listed below is a detailed comparison between the three universities based on certain key parameters:

Parameters	South East, Carlow	Dublin University	Trinity College
No. of Courses	50-60	400	230
Annual Tuition Fee (1^st Year)	INR 9.06-13.26 L	INR 9.51-52.2 L	INR 5.39-48.6 L
Acceptance Rate	45%	20%	33.5%
Popular Courses	Agriculture, Business Administration, Computing	English, Literature, Petroleum Engineering, Law	Chemistry, Geography, Social Policy, Psychology

In terms of variety of courses offered, University College Dublin has the upper hand. SETU has the highest acceptance rate showing it’s the least competitive among the 3 instituitions when it comes to admitting students while Dublin is the toughest to secure admissions to.

Compare SETU Carlow with other similar colleges

M.Sc.

MBA/PGDM

B.E. / B.Tech

BBA

Others PG

B.A.

B.J.M.C.

M.A.

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
South East Technological University- Carlow	INR 11.78 L - 15.71 L	-/-
Technological University of Shannon - Athlone Compare	INR 15.18 L - 19.37 L	-/-
Dundalk Institute of Technology Compare	INR 10.47 L - 17.36 L	-/-
Letterkenny Institute of Technology Compare	INR 10.47 L - 15.08 L	-/-
Technological University Dublin Compare	INR 4.71 L - 22.77 L	#781 QS, 2026
South East Technological University- Waterford Compare	INR 10.99 L - 15.71 L	-/-

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South East Technological University Campus Life

The vibrant campus of South East Technological University is situated on Kilkenny road, Carlow which is surrounded by five beautiful counties of Wicklow, Kilkenny, Laois, Kildare & Wexford.

The university campus culture encourages participation of every member of the student community. Students can choose to be part of a range of student clubs & societies. The university provides its students access to world class facilities including sports pitches, bicycle lanes, common spaces, recreational halls, personal parking & more.

Public transport facilities are just a short walk away from the campus meaning students have greater accessibility to all that Carlow has to offer.

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What are the placement and internship opportunities facilities provided at South East Technological University- Carlow?

Answered 9 months ago

South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow offers robust placement and internship opportunities to enhance students' employability and practical experience.

SETU's Careers Development Centre, located on both the Carlow and Wexford campuses, provides comprehensive support throughout your academ

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What are the application deadlines for admission at South East Technological University?

Answered 8 months ago

The application deadline for visa required countries (including India) is: June 1^st.

The application deadline for non-visa required countries is: July 31^st.

Any applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed for the following admission cycle.

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Can you share with me the course curriculum of the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at South East Technological University?

Answered 10 months ago

The programme is a Level 9, Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence with an exit award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence. The programme has been proposed, designed and developed to meet the current and expected growth, both nationally and internationally, in

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