Galway Technical Institute's annual Open Day will take place this year on Tuesday, March 3 from 9am to 4pm, providing an opportunity for all prospective learners to view the facilities, speak with staff and students and have any queries addressed on the day.
GTI is a long established and highly regarded provider of Further Education and Training courses. We now live in a time when planning for the future poses greater challenges than ever. People today must be ready to face many career shifts over their working lives. GTI is dedicated to developing its students' knowledge and skillset to prepare them for a complex and ever-changing society.
In this highly digitised society, transversal skills have never been more important and GTI are all about learning together. They aim to provide the launchpad for learners to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship or progress to further and higher education.
Courses which provide a blend of work placements, practical and applied learning are capturing the attention of students and employers. GTI provides the ideal starting point for learners to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship or progress to further and higher education. A one-year full-time programme at GTI offers learners the space to explore their future options whilst gaining valuable skills and qualifications.
Check out www.gti.ie to view the extensive range of courses for autumn 2026.
Applicants who successfully complete their course at GTI and achieve the necessary entry requirements can apply for over 250 reserved QQI places in University of Galway. Places are offered on a competitive basis and are open to holders of relevant QQI awards. Equally, all Level 5 courses at GTI link in with degree courses in ATU and other Technological Universities in Ireland.
New courses include Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, Classroom Assistant, and Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention. Students can apply through CAO or at www.gti.ie
GTI is also one of the leading FE providers of Erasmus+ providing work placement opportunities to over 100 students annually. These work placements are fully funded and give students the experience of living and working not only in Europe but also internationally.
For those interested in gaining a qualification and commencing work, GTI offers courses in Business, Social Care, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Animal Care/Science – Dog Grooming, Special Needs Assisting, Nursing and Healthcare.
GTI welcomes applications from both school leavers and mature learners who wish to retrain or up-skill. Visit the GTI website for full details of all courses. Applications can be made directly on GTI’s website at www.gti.ie or at www.fetch.ie
Make things happen for you at GTI in 2026.
