Waterford Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2361 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #753 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #10 of 32 | In Ireland |
| #417 of 1,002 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.wit.ie
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Irish Leaving Certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Waterford 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
Waterford Institute of Technology has published 3,390 scientific papers with 61,764 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
Waterford Institute of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 | 16 |
| 1995 | 12 | 15 |
| 1996 | 11 | 22 |
| 1997 | 5 | 32 |
| 1998 | 13 | 28 |
| 1999 | 18 | 50 |
| 2000 | 15 | 61 |
| 2001 | 17 | 59 |
| 2002 | 26 | 88 |
| 2003 | 36 | 102 |
| 2004 | 40 | 132 |
| 2005 | 54 | 228 |
| 2006 | 102 | 420 |
| 2007 | 115 | 534 |
| 2008 | 130 | 745 |
| 2009 | 156 | 915 |
| 2010 | 172 | 1276 |
| 2011 | 150 | 1533 |
| 2012 | 165 | 1831 |
| 2013 | 182 | 2033 |
| 2014 | 140 | 2129 |
| 2015 | 148 | 2417 |
| 2016 | 171 | 2598 |
| 2017 | 196 | 3065 |
| 2018 | 207 | 3598 |
| 2019 | 209 | 4367 |
| 2020 | 213 | 5636 |
| 2021 | 201 | 6761 |
| 2022 | 197 | 6666 |
| 2023 | 134 | 6848 |
| 2024 | 99 | 6765 |
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 Waterford 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 |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Education, Nursing |
|---|
Waterford Institute of Technology alumni
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Henry Shefflin
- Occupations
- hurler
- Biography
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Henry Shefflin is an Irish hurling manager and former player who was the manager of the Galway senior hurling team from 2021 to 2024. In his playing career he was nicknamed "King Henry" because of his directive style, dominance, competitive spirit, and leadership on the field. He is the only player to win 'hurler of the year' three times, in 2002, 2006, and 2012. Cian Lynch is the only other player to win the title more than once, winning it in 2018 and 2021. He is widely regarded as the best player in the history of the game. A versatile forward who started out in the corner, Shefflin made his name in more commanding positions as a centre or full-forward. He is widely regarded to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, with many former players, commentators and fans rating him as the number one player of all time.
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T. J. Reid
- Occupations
- hurler
- Biography
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Thomas Joseph Reid, known as T. J. Reid, is an Irish hurler who plays for Kilkenny Senior Championship club Ballyhale Shamrocks and at inter-county level with the Kilkenny senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a centre-forward. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
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Setanta Ó hAilpín
- Occupations
- Australian rules football playerhurlerGaelic football player
- Biography
-
Setanta Ó hAilpín is a Fijian-Irish sportsman. He played hurling at senior level for the Cork county team before becoming a professional Australian rules footballer. Ó hAilpín is of mixed Irish and Rotuman background. His brothers Seán Óg, Teu and Aisake are also noted sportsmen.
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David Cullinane
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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David Cullinane is an Irish Sinn Féin politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Waterford constituency since the 2016 general election. He previously served as a Senator for the Labour Panel from 2011 to 2016.
Waterford Institute of Technology faculties and divisions
| School : Business | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing, Retailing and Wholesaling |
|---|---|
| School : Engineering | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing, Parks and Recreation, Psychology, Sports, Sports Management |
| School : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Child Care and Development, Cooking and Catering, Criminal Law, Design, Fine Arts, Heritage Preservation, Hotel and Restaurant, Law, Marketing, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Studies, Social Work, Sports, Tourism, Visual Arts |
| School : Lifelong Learning and Education | Adult Education, Air Transport, Continuing Education, Education, Health Education, Higher Education, Literacy Education, Management |
| School : Science | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Educational Technology, Food Science, Forestry, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Software Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | WIT |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Quality and Qualifications Ireland - QQI (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) |
| Motto | Foirfe chun fónaimh Resolved to Serve |
Location and contacts
| Address | Cork Road Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 K0EK Ireland |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |