Kerry Campus Orientation Information

When your place has been confirmed at the University you can get started right away by activating your student account.

You can do this before you arrive on campus, online following the instructions sent to you from our student activation business account - no_reply_mtukerry@mtu.ie.  

You will receive a series of emails (to your personal email account) on matters to action including:

• how to first-time login;
• how to online register;
• how to upload suitable image/photo for student identification card and other services;
• how to set a memorable and secure password for your student account.

When you've activated your account you'll get a University email address and access to the admissions/registration and other services you will use while you are a student.

If you have questions, contact the University - email admissionskerry@mtu.ie or phone 066 714 5638.

MTU Kerry Student Accommodation Service lists available accommodation - property owner's contact name, number and location of providers (ie landlord/houseowner/accommodation management) in Tralee town and it’s surrounding areas.   Accommodation is selected at the discretion of the student (and/or parent(s)/guardian(s)) involved with no input or involvement by MTU - Kerry Student Accommodation Service. MTU does not own or manage or cannot recommend any of the properties listed. MTU has no role and/or responsibility in property rental/tenancy/agreement contract between the student/tenant and landlord/accommodation provider. 

Before you begin and when deciding on accommodation, take into account the campus location of the programme you are studying and the distance from the college to the accommodation address.

You will find our current list of accommodation providers and their property type and location here-> MTU Kerry Campus Accommodation List 

TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION

• Digs (5 days) (Sun eve, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, leave on Friday);
• Digs (7 days) - Monday to Friday and includes weekends;
• Apartment - Bedsit with kitchen and bathroom/room within apartment unit including bedroom/bedroom en-suite, shared bathroom, shared kitchen;
• House - share with other people - own/shared bedroom, own/shared bathroom, shared living space, shared kitchen, etc;
• Apartment/House (Purpose Built) - usually own bedroom-en-suite, share kitchen and living space;
• Living with Householder - bedroom in a house, shared living with the property owner;

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE DECIDING:

• If you own a car - car parking availability, car parking charges;
• If you travel by bicycle or motorcycle - where can you park or store your bike, is it safe, is it sheltered?
• If you have a disability or need specific access - is the accommodation accessible for you?
• Is the accommodation near shops, pubs, cinema, other interests, etc?
• Is the accommodation near a bus stop to take you to and from the college?
• If you are moving into a property with strangers, can everyone agree terms of kitty/shared expenses with one-another;

PLEASE NOTE

The Accommodation function MTU - Kerry Campus offers a service to students or potential students of MTU - Kerry Campus. The service maintains a list of available accommodation together with the contact name and number of management staff, landlord, accommodation provider.

The housing is selected at the discretion of the student (and/or parent(s)/guardian(s)) involved with no input or involvement by MTU - Kerry Campus. The University does not own or manage any of the properties listed, nor does it recommend any of the properties. The tenancy contract is between the student and landlord and the University has no role or responsibility in any transactions.

The Accommodation function at MTU - Kerry Campus operates solely as a reference facility for the benefit of students (or potential students) of MTU and accepts no responsibility for any eventualities that may occur between student(s), Landlord, accommodation provider or any external person or organisation.

We are lucky to have many student-facing teams to help students during their studies at the University. 

It is important that new and returning students familiarise themselves with the type of services available so that they know what to do if they find themselves in difficulty and how to make contact with people who can help.

Please refer to the website link below to find the contacts of the various providers of student support on the Kerry campus. 

Student Support Services

All students on registration are entering into an agreement to abide by the University

It is important to get involved  and enjoy yourself during your time in MTU Kerry Campus whether that be through Sports, Societies or the Students' Union.  

The MTU Kerry Campus also runs an F.Y.I  four week programme, which begins with Welcome Week. Each week will have a themed schedule of activities to support incoming First Year Students in their personal, social and academic transition to third level at MTU. For more details on FYI keep an eye on campus or ask in the students union.

Students can keep fit on our MTU Kerry Campus.  We have a fantastic, practically new sports facility in the Kerry Sports Academy (KSA). Enjoy state-of-the-art gyms,  swimming pool, over 40 classes a week, etc with expert staff always on hand to help and advise, there's no better place to get fit.

There are several shops on campus serving a large selection of hot and cold refreshments, lunches and dinners.

While opening hours may vary during the academic year, in general the catering is available from from 8.30am to 8.00pm.

Hot meal/dinner can be bought in the canteen before 2.30pm at a cost €8 or less.  

For more information including eligibility, terms and conditions and how to apply, please click on link below.  

Government Laptop Scheme