South East Technological University (SETU)

South East Technological University (SETU), established May 2022 through merger of Waterford Institute of Technology (1970) and IT Carlow (1970), enrolls 18,500+ students across main campuses in Waterford (five sites with engineering labs, maritime academy), Carlow (three sites), plus Wexford, Kilkenny, Wicklow/Rathnew. Six faculties-Business; Engineering; Education & Health; Humanities; Science & Computing; Design & Creative Media-offer 140+ undergraduate programs in cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, nursing, animation, sustainable agriculture, and tourism through work placements with Intel, Pfizer, Viking Cruises achieving 90% employment. Ireland's newest technological university with €23M annual research via Walton Institute (5G/AI), Nutrition Innovation Centre, and PMBRC biotech, SETU drives southeast regional innovation serving international students amid Waterford's Viking heritage, coastal trails, and Dublin 2-hr access fostering 150+ clubs.