The cohort of first year students who started in September 2024 were surveyed and this is what we found:

 

Reasons as to why study Chemical Engineering:

84% of students liked Maths and either Chemistry or Physics as subjects.

9% of students where in it for the money as the Chemical Engineering salary is excellent as a graduate.

Note: 6% of students in first year did not study chemistry as a Leaving Certificate subject.

 

Reasons as to why study Chemical Engineering in MTU

41% of students were given recommendations from Graduates or Undergraduates of the course in MTU.

22% of students were given recommendations from their Guidance Teacher to study this course in MTU.

16% of students perfered a four year degree programme with direct entry.

13% of students were advised from employers in the Biopharma/Pharma industry who they met through STEM events to study this course in MTU.

9% of students felt that MTU was a good fit i.e. liked the culture in MTU in particular the small classes and student-lecture relationship.

 

Accommodation: where do the students reside whilst in college

78% of students live at home.

22% of students have student accommodation near MTU.

 

Mode of Transportation to MTU

50% of students commute to MTU by train/bus or both.

28% of students drive or get a lift in a car.

 

Female:Male  Ratio

56% of the first year class are Female.

 

This page was last updated 11 Nov 2024.