Shape your future at Carlow Institute of Further Education
Carlow Institute of Further Education
CARLOW INSTITUTE is an amazing state-of-the-art further education college on the Kilkenny Road in Carlow.
This 10,000 m2 college is specially designed for further education and is fitted with the latest equipment and technology.
There has never been a better time to consider education, training and upskilling as new industries and technologies emerge with skills shortages in many areas.
We are here to support you on your educational journey, whether you are leaving school, in employment but considering a new career, returning to the workforce, or exploring a new direction in your next phase of life.
Whether you intend to develop new interests or are planning your career, the opportunities at Carlow Institute will help to shape your future.
Carlow Institute provides full-time courses to more than 1,000 students at level 5 and 6, with certification from four different awarding bodies – QQI, City and Guilds, ITEC and CIDESCO.
We provide over 70 courses across a wide variety of areas of study, grouped into seven faculties: Business Computing & Hospitality, Creative & Performing Arts, Humanities, Social Nursing Health & Sports, Hair & Beauty & Services, Engineering Technology & Built Environment, Technology, Animal Science & Natural Sciences, with options for degree courses and level 4 courses.
Carlow Institute aims to make education as accessible and affordable as possible.
Tuition, registration, examination and awarding-body costs are all free.
The cost of PPE, clothing, kits, materials and equipment required for your course is covered.
We are currently taking applications for courses starting in September.
See our website for more information on courses and hit the ‘apply now’ button.
