Munster Technological University

MTU is committed to promoting equality and diversity throughout our University community

Applicants must be 16 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of entry to the course. For the majority of courses, applicants for first year admission to MTU must score the necessary CAO points and satisfy the relevant minimum entry requirements for their programme of study.

Complete information is available in the CAO Handbook issued each year or on the website at

Please note some MTU programmes of study are available to holders of any QQI-FET Level 5 or 6 award, while others will require specific awards.

The best score for each applicant is calculated and the results are forwarded to the CAO in July of each year. You can calculate your score using the free online points calculator at www.careersportal.ie/qqi/ which is based on the following scoring system:

This number is then multiplied by the individual component credit value to a maximum of 120 credits (a total of 390 points). It may be easiest to multiply the individual component credit value by 3 for Distinction, 2 for Merit, and 1 for Pass, multiplying by 13 and dividing by 12. Applicants who completed their QQI award in a year previous to the year of application should attach their statement of results to their CAO form.

For further information and details of specific QQI-FET awards required please refer to the QQI-FET entry requirement listing on the CAO website www.cao.ie/qqi

In addition to the general QQI entry arrangements, MTU Cork Campus has a scheme for the admission of students who successfully complete courses in linked Further Education and Training Colleges in Cork called the Cork Colleges Progression Scheme (CCPS).