Significant growth recorded in full and part-time course acceptances at DkIT for 2025–2026
As students across the country take the next stage of their education, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has welcomed nearly 1,400 first-year students to its campus for college induction. The programme marked the start of their academic journey across a diverse range of degree courses. Throughout the induction, students explored the campus on guided tours and attended presentations by staff and the Students’ Union, gaining an introduction to the wide range of support services and opportunities available at DkIT.



CAO course acceptances rose by 7% this year, with programmes such as Engineering, Construction and Nursing seeing notable increases in popularity. Part-time courses also saw a large rise in acceptances, with an increase of 18% on the same period in 2024. Top choices here included Business, Agriculture and Animation.
DkIT President Dr Diarmuid O’Callaghan said:
“It’s fantastic to welcome so many new students to DkIT. We’re delighted you’ve chosen us for the next step of your educational journey and I hope your time here is both successful and fulfilling. It’s wonderful to see growing interest in our wide range of courses and I look forward to hearing about all that our students accomplish as they progress in their chosen fields.”