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    Technological University Dublin

    Bachelor in Process Instrumentation and Automation

    Dublin, Ireland2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • Tuition 15% below the typical bachelor's
    • Applications currently open

    Introduction

    Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is Ireland’s largest university of technology, formed from the merger of several institutes to create a modern, practice-oriented institution in the heart of Dublin. Serving roughly 29,000 students with an international community of more than 2,800, TU Dublin blends urban campus life with strong industry links. Its location provides easy access to Ireland’s technology, business, and creative sectors, making it an appealing base for international students seeking lived experience in a vibrant European capital.

    TU Dublin offers a broad portfolio of programs across engineering, science, business, arts, and technology, with over 400 program offerings that stress applied learning, internships, and project-based assessment. The university works closely with employers to keep curricula current and to provide students with practical skills, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for research and entrepreneurship. Teaching staff often have industry experience, and campus services support academic success and career preparation.

    Students at TU Dublin benefit from a supportive international office, career services, and active student societies that help integrate newcomers and enhance personal development. Dublin’s multicultural environment, combined with TU Dublin’s emphasis on employability and real-world projects, positions graduates to pursue careers across Europe and beyond. For students looking for an applied, industry-connected education in a dynamic city setting, TU Dublin offers a compelling and career-focused experience.

    About the Program

    The Bachelor in Process Instrumentation and Automation is a 2-year program at Technological University Dublin, designed to equip graduates with the skills and competences to operate as instrumentation/calibration/automation technicians. This program is suitable for students who want to work in the process and manufacturing sectors.

    The curriculum includes subjects like Programmable Logic Controllers, Fluid Power Systems, Computer Interfacing, and Industrial Networks, as well as Instrumentation and Calibration, and Facility Energy management. Students will also learn about SCADA, Environmental Monitoring Systems, and Quality Systems, with a focus on practical skills development.

    Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Automation Technicians, Instrumentation Technicians, Process Control Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, or Calibration Technicians, with potential employers in the manufacturing and process industries.

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    This program's tuition is 15% below the typical bachelor's in Ireland.

    The median annual fee for that cohort is15,129 USD per year, a comparison figure across 1,601 programs billed per year on Global Admissions.

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    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    TOEFL iBT
    46–59
    PTE Academic
    42–49
    CEFR level
    B1/B2
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