Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5130 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1271 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #21 of 32 | In Ireland |
| #2307 of 4,414 | For Computer Networking |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.lyit.ie
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Irish Leaving Certificate or recognized international equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January - June) |
We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for Letterkenny Institute of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Letterkenny Institute of Technology has published 509 scientific papers with 4,854 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Business, and Mathematics.
Letterkenny Institute of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 | 10 |
| 2006 | 11 | 45 |
| 2007 | 9 | 53 |
| 2008 | 10 | 45 |
| 2009 | 19 | 64 |
| 2010 | 14 | 83 |
| 2011 | 15 | 114 |
| 2012 | 26 | 136 |
| 2013 | 14 | 130 |
| 2014 | 22 | 191 |
| 2015 | 17 | 185 |
| 2016 | 11 | 198 |
| 2017 | 10 | 183 |
| 2018 | 27 | 199 |
| 2019 | 40 | 237 |
| 2020 | 54 | 313 |
| 2021 | 85 | 573 |
| 2022 | 66 | 830 |
| 2023 | 27 | 1097 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Letterkenny Institute of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Higher Diploma | Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Electronic Engineering, Finance, Food Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Masters Degree | Accountancy, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Finance, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Social and Preventive Medicine, Software Engineering, Sports, Teacher Training |
| Post-graduate Diploma | Business Administration, Engineering Drawing and Design |
| Doctoral Degree | Computer Science |
Notable alumni
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Niall Blaney
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Niall Blaney is an Irish politician who has been a Senator for the Agricultural Panel since April 2020. He was a member of Independent Fianna Fáil until he joined Fianna Fáil in 2006, he served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Donegal North-East from 2002 to 2011. For personal reasons, he decided not to contest the 2011 general election. He had since contested a number of Seanad elections and attempted, but failed, to win a Fianna Fáil nomination in the Midlands–North-West constituency for the 2019 European Parliament election.
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Eamon Scanlon
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Eamon Scanlon is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 2007 to 2011 and 2016 to 2020. He was a Senator for the Agricultural Panel from 2002 to 2007.
Letterkenny Institute of Technology faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Continuing Education | Accountancy, Business Administration, Chinese, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Design, Finance, Food Science, Higher Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Irish, Law, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Photography, Public Administration, Software Engineering, Spanish, Tourism, Video |
|---|---|
| School : Business | Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Design, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Sports Management |
| School : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Science | Computer Science, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Nursing |
| School : Tourism | Cooking and Catering, Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | LYIT |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Accreditation | Quality and Qualifications Ireland - QQI (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Port Road Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 FC93 Ireland |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |