Study In Ireland: TUS Maintains Top Graduate Employment Rate For Second Year Running

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is one of the top universities in Ireland. It has maintained its top graduate employment rate for the second year running.

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has announced to maintain its graduates' highest employment rate in Ireland again for the second year in a row.

Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS said, “This outstanding employability rate is a testament to our students and the quality of education they receive at TUS. We develop our programmes with employers as part of our commitment to ensuring our graduates are as well-prepared as possible to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. In doing so, we’re creating a virtuous cycle that develops the regional and national economies.”

Dean of Flexible and Work-Based Learning and Director of Industry Engagement, Seamus Hoyne said, “Working with industry partners has been invaluable in shaping Our Careers and Employability Service. Our TUS-wide Careers and Employability service works with our industry partners, our students and academic departments coordinating over 2,500 work placements per year, while ensuring industry can connect with our highly sought after graduates.”

TUS Graduates High Employment Rate Details

The 2023 Higher Education Authority (HEA) Graduate Outcomes Survey has revealed that 81% of the honours degree graduates of TUS are employed. The data shows that it is significantly higher than the national average of 76.5%. TUS graduates' employment rate for Level 8 graduates is higher than any other institute in Ireland.

According to the survey, 73% of undergraduates have permanent contracts. The highest number of TUS graduates earn between €35,000 – €39,000 per annum. Around 5% of Construction, Manufacturing, and Engineering graduates started their jobs with salaries between €70,000 to 79,999.  

"The HEA Graduate Outcomes Survey also found that 90% of 2023 TUS taught postgraduates are in employment nine months after graduation, with 90% of TUS research postgraduates also in employment," reads the university statement.

The university has also launched a university-wide Careers & Employability Service for students.

Former President Of Ireland Calls Experts For Historic Building Renovation

Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland, has called on building and conservation specialists to be leaders in the renovation of the historic building.

Speaking at the event, Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson said, “Our buildings, our heritage, our story, and our identity must be sustainably managed – and become important and tangible symbols of hope and continuity. [Today is an example] of the practical and the academic working together, of cooperation between state and private sectors in order to get a good outcome. That is precisely the kind of coordinated partnership that we need in order to affect real change, so I warmly commend all the partners in this project.”

Professor Vincent Cunnane commented, “On behalf of TUS, it’s great to be here today for the launch of this innovative programme. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and this partnership between TUS, the OPW, Limerick City and County Council and private sector bodies enables the State to effectively address the skills gap in the area of retrofitting historical and cultural buildings.  We are creating a model of partnership and innovation, as well as leveraging international best practice. Initiatives like this are not only going to equip participants of this training event with the skills needed to address energy conservation in our historic buildings, but it also strengthens capacity to collectively meet the demands of heritage conservation.” 

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