Galway Technical Institute – Further Education & Training at its very Best!
Galway Technical Institute is the leading college of Further Education in the West of Ireland. With over 30 years of dedicated further education provision, GTI continues to be at the forefront of quality education and training. The college strives to develop in its students the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a future in these challenging times. All GTI courses are designed to be of immediate and practical use in the workplace or as a pathway to further study and higher education.
GTI provide the launch pad for learners to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship or progress to further and higher education. A one-year full-time course at GTI offers learners the breathing 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 2025.
GTI provide a range of pre-university or pathway courses geared towards providing learners with a solid foundation prior to committing to a 3- or 4-year degree course. 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.
For those interested in gaining a qualification and commencing work, GTI offers a variety of courses such as Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Animal Care, Office Administration & Fitness Instructing.
For many students, the leap from second level into the vastness of third level can be daunting even when a young person is sure of what it is they wish to study. More and more students are now taking an opportunity to explore all the options that are now available to them in the further education and training sector. Courses which provide a blend of work placements, including Erasmus+ placements, practical and applied learning opportunities are capturing the attention of students and employers. Furthermore, Further Education courses qualify for SUSI grants and fees are a fraction of that in the Third Level sector. PLC courses are also the ideal pathway to a future career in many sectors such as the Accounting Technician & Hairdressing Apprenticeships, currently running in GTI.
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.
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