A tertiary degree programme allows you to start your degree in a smaller campus closer to home. This means reduced accommodation and travel expenses, greater study/life balance, and a smoother transition to higher education.

Portlaoise Institutes  tertiary degree programmes with South East Technical Univeristy allow you to start your degree in Portlaoise Institute, before completing the final two/three years of your degree programme at SETU’s Carlow campus

 You can enrol for a tertiary degree programme without CAO points, once you meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

 There are no fees for the first year of the degree programme provided by Portlaoise Institute.  In subsequent years, the normal registration fees will apply, and you will be eligible to apply for a SUSI grant.