South East Technological University
Waterford, Ireland • Founded 1970 • World Rank #1969
Overview
Founded in 1970, the South East Technological University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Waterford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Waterford.
This institution also has branch campuses in Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and Kilkenny. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, South East Technological University (SETU) is a large-sized coeducational Irish higher education institution.
South East Technological University (SETU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 54-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
SETU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
South East Technological University's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.
Degrees
South East Technological University offers degrees across multiple levels. Full-time, part-time, and sandwich (with placement year) modes change total time commitment and total cost meaningfully.
Doctoral 3 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Business Administration
- Education
- Nursing
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Department of Education and Skills of Ireland.
Business (School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Business and Commerce
- E-Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Retailing and Wholesaling
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Automotive Engineering
- Building Technologies
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Surveying and Mapping
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Sciences (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Parks and Recreation
- Psychology
- Sports
- Sports Management
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (School) 19 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Child Care and Development
- Cooking and Catering
- Criminal Law
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Heritage Preservation
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Law
- Marketing
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Psychology
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Sports
- Tourism
- Visual Arts
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Lifelong Learning and Education (School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Air Transport
- Continuing Education
- Education
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- Literacy Education
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (School) 22 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Educational Technology
- Food Science
- Forestry
- Health Sciences
- Horticulture
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Multimedia
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Software Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
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Bachelor's Degree
70 programmes
South East Technological University runs 70 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Applied Health Care 3 years
Psychology 3 years
Architectural Technology 3 years
Architectural Technology - Waterford 3 years
Construction Management 3 years
Civil Engineering 3 years
Electrical Engineering 3 years
Aircraft Systems 3 years
Electronic Engineering - Carlow 3 years
Electronic Engineering - Waterford 3 years
Biomedical Electronics 3 years
Robotics & Automated Systems 3 years
Mechanical Engineering 3 years
Mechanical Engineering - Waterford 3 years
Manufacturing Engineering 3 years
Agricultural Systems Engineering 3 years
TV & Media Production 3 years
Public Relations & Media 3 years
Content Creation and Social Media 3 years
Design 3 years
Visual Communications & Design 3 years
Art 3 years
Law (LLB) 3 years
Criminal Justice Studies 3 years
Early Childhood Education & Practice - Carlow 3 years
Early Childhood Education & Practice - Wexford 3 years
Arts 3 years
Applied Social Care 3 years
Professional Social Care Practice 3 years
Social Science 3 years
Tourism & Hospitality Services 3 years
Tourism and Event Management 3 years
Applied Microbiology 3 years
Science (Common Entry) - Waterford 3 years
Food Science 3 years
Pharmaceutical Science - Waterford Level 7 3 years
Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science - Level 7 3 years
Analytical Science 3 years
Biosciences 3 years
Agriculture 3 years
Sustainable Farm Management & Agribusiness 3 years
Organic Agriculture 3 years
Horticulture 3 years
Horticulture - Dublin 3 years
Forestry 3 years
Information Technology Management 3 years
Information Technology 3 years
Cyber Crime & IT Security 3 years
Software Development 3 years
Software Systems Development 3 years
Creative Computing 3 years
Computing in Interactive Digital Art & Design 3 years
Computer Games Programming 3 years
Business 3 years
Business (Common Entry) - Carlow 3 years
Business Marketing - Carlow 3 years
Business International Business - Carlow 3 years
Business Supply Chain Management - Carlow 3 years
Business Management - Carlow 3 years
Business Human Resource Management - Carlow 3 years
Business (Common Entry) - Wexford 3 years
Business - Wexford 3 years
Business Digital Marketing - Wexford 3 years
Business Digital Marketing with Analytics 3 years
Business Fashion Buying & Retail Management 3 years
Recreation & Sport Management 3 years
Sport Business & Coaching 3 years
Sport Coaching & Business Management (GAA) 3 years
Sport Coaching & Business Management (Rugby) 3 years
Sport Coaching & Business Management (Football) 3 years
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Master's Degree
51 programmes
South East Technological University's 51 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
Advanced Facilitation Skills for Promoting Health and Well Being 1 year
Analytical Science with Quality Management 2 years
Medical Device Regulatory Affairs 1 year
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs 2 years
Environmental, Health and Safety Management 2 years
Strength and Conditioning 2 years
Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology 1 year
Sports Performance Analysis 2 years
Flight Test Engineering 1 year
Criminology and Criminal Justice 1 year
Interaction Design 1 year
Digital Media with Business Analytics 1 year
Professional Nursing 2 years
Applied Materials 1 year
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for Practice 1 year
Mental Health Practice for Children and Young People 1 year
Business in Lean Enterprise Excellence 2 years
Business in Internationalisation 1 year
Business in Finance and Business Analytics 1 year
Digital Marketing Practice 1 year
Business 2 years
Supply Chain Management 2 years
Business Risk Management 2 years
Digital Marketing and Analytics 2 years
Information Technology Management 2 years
Data Science 1 year
Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust 1 year
Applied Artificial Intelligence 1 year
Computing (Information Systems Processes) 1 year
Computing (Enterprise Software Systems) 1 year
Teaching and Learning 2 years
Management in Education 2 years
Leadership in Early Years Education and Care 2 years
Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity 1 year
Innovative Technology Engineering 2 years
Sustainable Energy Engineering 2 years
Engineering Research and Innovation 1 year
Organic and Biological Agriculture 2 years
Sustainable Agri-Food Systems 2 years
Applied Spirituality 1 year
Social Justice and Public Policy 2 years
Child, Youth and Family Studies 1 year
Child, Youth and Family Studies - Part-time 2 years
Management in the Built Environment 1 year
Construction Project Management 2 years
Building Regulatory Compliance 2 years
MBA Executive 2 years
Business (Marketing Stream) 1 year
Business (Economics and Finance Stream) 1 year
Business (Management Stream) 1 year
Business (Human Resource Management Stream) 1 year
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
1 programme
South East Technological University lists 1 programme awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Business Administration Doctoral 5 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
208 programmes
South East Technological University offers 208 programmes as shorter-cycle and preparatory qualifications, a flexible tier for skills-focused learners or those bridging into undergraduate study.
Advanced Drug Formulation Science Certificate
Respiratory Care Skills (Intellectual Disabilities) Certificate
Analytical Science with Quality Management 2 years
Advanced Chromatographic Techniques Certificate
Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques Certificate
Advanced Materials Characterisation Certificate
Strategic Quality Management Certificate
Statistics and Data Analysis Certificate
International Regulatory Affairs Certificate
Food Safety and Analytical Microbiology Certificate
Biopharmaceutical Analysis and Cell Culture Certificate
Palliative Care for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
Green & Sustainable Pharmaceutical Production Certificate
Science in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs 2 years
Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs 2 years
Environmental, Health and Safety Management 2 years
Science in Strength and Conditioning 2 years
Science in Sports Performance Analysis 2 years
Science in Professional Nursing 1 year
Engineering in Applied Materials 1 year
nZEB Design Certificate 1 year
Arts in Interaction Design 1 year
Science in Digital Media with Business Analytics 1 year
Arts in Television and Media Production 1 year
Arts in Digital Media Design 1 year
Arts in Journalism and New Media Content 1 year
Science in Professional Nursing 1 year
Mental Health Practice for Children and Young People 1 year
Child Development and Mental Distress Certificate
Working with Children with Transcultural Trauma Certificate
Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Mental Health Certificate
Practical Interventions for Children and Young People in Mental Distress Certificate
Neuro-Developmental Disorders Certificate
Contemporary Issues for Children and Young People Certificate
Management for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
Lean Enterprise Excellence 1 year
Finance and Business Analytics 1 year
Business in Management 1 year
Management Development Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Science in Digital Marketing Practice 1 year
Business 2 years
Science in Supply Chain Management 2 years
Business in Supply Chain Management 1 year
Digital Marketing and Analytics 2 years
Science in Digital Marketing with Analytics 1 year
Business Marketing 1 year
Business Management 1 year
Business in International Business 1 year
Business in International Financial Services 1 year
Science in Information Technology Management 2 years
Agile Software Development Certificate
Cloud Architecture Certificate
Business Intelligence Certificate
Data Mining Certificate
Enterprise Web Development Certificate
Mobile App Development Certificate
User Experience & Design Certificate
Science in Business Systems Analysis 2 years
Production Management for Digital Animation 1 year
Computer Science 2 years
Science in Data Analytics 2 years
Arts in Teaching and Learning 2 years
Teaching in Further Education 1 year
Arts in Leadership in Early Years Education and Care 2 years
Early Childhood Studies, Care and Education 1 year
Science in Industrial Networks and Cybersecurity 1 year
Health & Exercise Science 4 years
Sports Coaching & Performance 4 years
Sport Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy 4 years
Physiology & Health Science Higher Certificate 2 years
Strength & Conditioning 4 years
Sport & Exercise Sciences 4 years
General Nursing 4 years
Psychiatric Nursing 4 years
Intellectual Disability Nursing 4 years
Health Sciences (Common Entry) 4 years
Public Health & Health Promotion 4 years
Applied Health Care 4 years
Architecture 5 years
Architectural & Building Information Modelling Technology 4 years
Architectural Technology 4 years
Construction Management & Engineering 4 years
Construction Management 4 years
Civil Engineering 4 years
Sustainable Energy Engineering 4 years
Sustainable Civil Engineering 4 years
Quantity Surveying 4 years
Quantity Surveying - Carlow 4 years
Engineering (Common Entry) 4 years
Automation Engineering 4 years
Electronic Engineering 4 years
Electrical Engineering 4 years
Aerospace Engineering 4 years
Electronic Engineering - Carlow 4 years
Electronic Engineering Higher Certificate 2 years
Biomedical Electronics 4 years
Robotics & Automated Systems 4 years
Mechanical Engineering 4 years
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering 4 years
Mechanical Engineering Higher Certificate 2 years
Agricultural Systems Engineering 4 years
TV & Media Production 4 years
Public Relations & Media 4 years
Content Creation and Social Media 4 years
Product Design Innovation 4 years
Visual Communications & Design 4 years
Design (Visual Communications) 4 years
Visual Art 4 years
Art 4 years
Music 4 years
Law (LLB) 4 years
Legal Studies Higher Certificate 2 years
Legal Studies Higher Certificate - Carlow 2 years
Early Childhood Education & Practice 4 years
Early Childhood Education & Practice - Wexford 4 years
Early Childhood Care & Education 4 years
Home Economics 3 years
Social Care Practice 4 years
Professional Social Care Practice 4 years
Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care 4 years
Hospitality Management 4 years
Tourism and Event Management 4 years
Culinary Arts 4 years
Culinary Arts Higher Certificate 2 years
Pharmacy 5 years
Pharmaceutical Science 4 years
Science (Common Entry) 4 years
Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science 4 years
Food Science & Innovation 4 years
Physics for Modern Technology 4 years
Pharmaceutical Science - Waterford 4 years
Science (Common Entry) - Carlow 4 years
Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals 4 years
Pharmaceutics & Drug Formulation 4 years
Brewing & Distilling 4 years
Brewing & Distilling - Carlow 4 years
Applied Microbiology 4 years
Science (Applied Biology or Applied Chemistry) Higher Certificate 2 years
Pharmacy Technician Studies Higher Certificate 2 years
Veterinary Medicine 5 years
Agricultural Science 4 years
Agriculture 4 years
Sustainable Farm Management & Agribusiness 4 years
Organic Agriculture 4 years
Horticulture 4 years
Forestry 4 years
Computer Science (Common Entry) 4 years
Automotive & Automation Systems 4 years
Cloud & Networks 4 years
Computer Forensics & Security 4 years
Internet of Things 4 years
Game Development 4 years
Information Technology Management 4 years
Computer Forensics & Security - Waterford 4 years
Cyber Crime & IT Security 4 years
Software Development 4 years
Software Systems Development 4 years
Creative Computing 4 years
Computing in Interactive Digital Art & Design 4 years
Computer Games Development 4 years
Computing (Applications or Programming) Higher Certificate 2 years
Organic and Biological Agriculture 2 years
Soil Health and Water Management Certificate
Crop Management in Organic and Biological Agriculture Certificate
Livestock Management in Organic and Biological Agriculture Certificate
Food, Health and Nutrition Certificate
Agroforestry and Landscape Biodiversity Certificate
Research Methods in Biological Agriculture Certificate
Organic and Biological Agriculture Certificate
Project Management and Marketing Certificate
Business in Fisheries and Aquaculture 1 year
Sustainable Agri-Food 2 years
Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies 1 year
Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies - Part-time 2 years
Management in the Built Environment 1 year
Building Regulatory Compliance 2 years
Business (Common Entry) 4 years
Business Economics & Finance 4 years
Business Human Resource Management 4 years
Business Management 4 years
Business Accounting 3 years
Business Marketing 4 years
Business (Common Entry) - Carlow 4 years
Business Marketing - Carlow 4 years
Business International Business - Carlow 4 years
Business Supply Chain Management - Carlow 4 years
Business Management - Carlow 4 years
Business Human Resource Management - Carlow 4 years
Business Accounting & Finance - Carlow 4 years
Business (Common Entry) - Wexford 4 years
Business - Wexford 4 years
Business Digital Marketing - Wexford 4 years
Business Higher Certificate 2 years
Business Digital Marketing with Analytics 4 years
Business Marketing & Digital Media 4 years
Business International Business 4 years
Business Information Systems 4 years
Business with Law 4 years
Business with Law Higher Certificate 2 years
Recreation & Sport Management 4 years
Sport Business & Coaching 4 years
Sports Management & Coaching (Gaelic Games) 4 years
Sports Management & Coaching (Rugby) 4 years
Sports Management & Coaching (Football) 4 years
Exercise Sciences (Common Entry) 4 years
Sport & Exercise Science 4 years
Nutrition & Exercise Science 4 years
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How to apply to South East Technological University
Step-by-step guidance for applying to South East Technological University, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at South East Technological University
Use the programme finder to browse South East Technological University's 330 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at South East Technological University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
South East Technological University processes applications through www.setu.ie. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +353 (0) 818 121212. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about South East Technological University
Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about South East Technological University, drawn directly from institutional records.
When was South East Technological University founded?
South East Technological University was established in 1970 (approximately 56 years ago).
Where is South East Technological University located?
South East Technological University is located in Waterford, Ireland.
Is South East Technological University public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
What is the student enrolment at South East Technological University?
Student enrolment at South East Technological University is around 15,000-19,999.
Where does South East Technological University stand in university rankings?
It ranks #1969 globally and #12 in Ireland.
What programmes are available at South East Technological University?
South East Technological University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is South East Technological University officially recognised?
South East Technological University is accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland - QQI (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann).
Where can I learn more about South East Technological University?
The institution's website is www.setu.ie.
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