Access for all

Supports and schemes available at ATU

At ATU, we believe in equality of access and participation for all students. 

We provide a range of supports and services for students applying to ATU and attending full-time and part-time courses within the University.

Here you'll find information on how we can support Students with Disabilities (such as physical, sensory or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia).

We also provide support for students whose personal or socio-economic circumstances mean they need extra support to enter and/or attend college.

 

HEAR/DARE Schemes

ATU is a member of the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) and The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE).

Third Level Access is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.

GMIT Galway campus library ground floor

Students with disabilities

Special Case Admission scheme and supports for students with disabilities
Business students at table

Entry Schemes and Supports

Information about the schemes and supports available at ATU
Students in the library at GMIT Galway campus

Access Scholarships

Financial supports for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
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HEAR

An alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers who have experienced socio-economic disadvantage
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DARE

An alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education
Business students at GMIT Galway

GMIT Connect

Activities and supports for secondary schools, further education colleges and communities
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West North West Connect

Creating and promoting accessible routes to Higher Education in the West North-West Region
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ATU Access Office for Galway and Mayo campuses