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Diversity & Access

The DkIT Access office is committed to increasing access and participation rates of students from under-represented groups. We coordinate mature entry and access scholarships into DkIT.

Welcome to DkIT's Access Office, whose mission is to create an accessible, inclusive, sustainable learning environment and to promote access to higher education for traditionally under-represented groups including mature students, students from a background of socio-economic disadvantage and those from the Traveller community. On this page you will find some of the supports and services provided by the Access Office.


Our Access Mission:

Dundalk Institute of Technology confirms its commitment to develop, maintain and support a comprehensive access policy predicated on a respect for the values of equality, inclusion and diversity.


Mature Students:

We are proud of our diverse student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates who wish to study towards obtaining a higher level qualification.

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College Connect:

College Connect is a collaborative initiative from the MEND (Midlands, East, North Dublin) higher education cluster, which comprises Athlone Institute of Technology(AIT), Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Dublin City University (DCU), and Maynooth University(MU). Find Out More


How to Apply - The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR):

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland.

More About Higher Education Access Route


Meet with Us / Book a Visit:

The Access Office welcomes individual or group visits from ETB students, community groups and others. A structured visit to DkIT is a good way to find out more about what is involved in third level study. To book a visit, please complete the form below:

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Contact Us

  • Eileen Lynch
  • Access Officer