Set up as the first technical institution in Ireland in 1887 Dublin Institute of Technology or DIT, was also a major third-level institution situated in Dublin.

Though on January 1, 2019, the Dublin Institute of Technology was disbanded, and its operations were passed on to the Technological University Dublin. 

Historically it was an institute that went through several legal and governance models, and it reached its pinnacle when DIT was granted autonomous status in 1992.

Initially, DIT was recognized for the specialty in providing a degree in Product Design, Engineering, Science, Architecture, Marketing, Hospitality, Music, Optometry, Pharmaceuticals, Construction, Digital Media, and Journalism. It has always been a highly ranked international university.

Education

Dublin Institute of Technology is a hub of highly career-focused students who have always been helped by a dedicated staff that provides academic excellence in humanities, arts, engineering, business, technology, and research.

This university provides an environment that is an inclusive, discrimination-free, and open learning experience for the students. 

DIT provides degree education at different levels of education; they are: –

1. Undergraduate
2. Postgraduate
3. Part-Time
4. International
5. Apprenticeships
6. Executive Education

In the undergraduate program, you graduate with something more than just an undergraduate degree. Ample opportunities open in front of a student after going through this mesmerizing environment of education. 

DIT is one of the best colleges in Dublin as it combines small teaching groups, great courses, and knowledgeable teaching staff.

Its city center location gives it an edge as it is the best location for a college for numerous reasons.

Whenever you start or at whatever stage you are, you require the right postgraduate program that gives you required skills and an edge in the market.

Education in DIT is much more than study or subjects. It gives complete third-level experience and equips you with the skills and ambition to nurture your professional life and career in the future. 

Research

DIT has a Focus Research Institute that actively contributes to self-sustaining research teams for their development in several critical areas like bio and nanotechnologies. 

Dublin Institute of Technology encourages research in postgraduation, project work in under graduation as well as course curriculum development. 

A state-of-the-art core laboratory space is housed by the institute, which provides administrative and technical support for 120+ staff and students. They work in research centers such as Centre for Research in Engineering Surface Technology known as CREST, Radiation, and Environmental Science is known as RESC and Industrial and Engineering Optics, which is known as IEO.

Career

Dublin Institute of Technology aims to ensure collaborative programs accompanied by academic colleagues, and DIT also provides standard initiatives that contribute to the overall education of students. Academic staff is critical to the working of the institute, and all the ideas are valued.

The Career Development Centre or CDC assists students in career counseling, which helps in making important career decisions and incorporates careers education into the academic program. 

Services

Student services

• DIT provides a group of services that are involved in a student’s journey from the commencement of studies until graduation. 
• This includes ID cards, fees, and forms advice for your academic options and management of registration and exam information.

Housing services

• The New DIT campus will provide residents in the university itself. Housing formats offering residences from 6 beds and three-bedroom apartments will be available on campus. 
• Dining, social, and study lounges, is on the ground floor, and shops serve to provide for the day to day needs.

Library services

DIT Dublin City Campus has six libraries that have a wide range of services that includes the Library Catalogue, online resources, access to computers, and technical support.

ICT services

DIT has fundamentals that provide an extensive student-centered learning experience that uses technology as a key to reach its goal. 

Ranking

DIT, which is now known as Dublin Technological University, is ranked 751 by QS World University Rankings in 2020.