The Letterkenny Institute of Technology was established in 1971 and is located in Letterkenny,County Donegal,Ireland.The institute was called Donagh O'Malley Regional Technical School,Letterkenny till 1992.The Institute is divided into different Schools which deal with subjects like business,computing,engineering,nursing and science.
The various Schools and their departments are :
1.School of Business:
- Department of Business Studies courses
- Department of Law and Humanities Courses
- Department of design and Creative Media Courses
2. School of Engineering:
- Department of Civil and Construction Courses
- Department of Electronic and Mechanical Courses
3.School of Science:
- Department of Computing Courses
- Department of Science Courses
- Department of Science Courses
4.Other Programmes:
- Certificate in Introductory Studies for Higher Education
- Continuing Education courses
(http://www.lyit.ie/courses/courses_index.html)
The Library is located at the heart of the institute. All students are eligible to access the library services.With a good seating arrangement and abundant computers, the library is a place where students can study comfortably. Online library catalogues are also made available to the students.(http://www.lyit.ie/facilities/library.html)
The accommodation services are mainly in apartments and house shares which are privately provided by landlords and are fully furnished.Another alternative that can be availed are the ‘digs',where accommodation with meals are provided by a family home.
(http://www.lyit.ie/student/accomodation.html)
Various Scholarships are granted by the Letterkenny Institute of Technology.
They are :
- VEC Scholarships & Higher Education Grants
- LYIT Access Scholarships & Supports
- LYIT Sports Scholarships
Address :
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Port Road
Letterkenny
County Donegal
Republic of Ireland
Telephone:00 353 746 4100
Website : www.lyit.ie
