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ABOUT LETTERKENNY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY :
Letterkenny Institute of Technology is a third level institution serving Donegal
and the North West of Ireland. The Institute awards Higher ertificates, Bachelor
Degrees and Honours Degrees in Business, Computing, Design, Engineering, Nursing
and Science. The Institute also offers tuition and research to Master's Degree
level.
MISSION :
To continuously develop as an academic institution of international repute,
serving regional and national needs and pursuing, in a collaborative fashion, an
ambitious progressive agenda that delivers on the aspirations of its vibrant
Institute population and its external stakeholders.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS :
In the academic year 2006/07 there were students from 31 countries registered at
LYIT.
WHERE IS LETTERKENNY :
 Letterkenny, a growing and lively town, is located in the North West of Ireland
in County Donegal. It is situated at the base of Lough Swilly, about a half
hour's drive from Derry City. Driving time from Dublin or Galway is about three
and a half hours. The landscape of Co. Donegal is spectacular and very varied.
There are rugged mountains, miles of indented coastline and wonderful beaches.
Those of you who enjoy the great outdoors will find that Letterkenny and Co.
Donegal have a great deal to offer. At weekends you will have ample opportunity
to enjoy the mountains and coastlines of this beautiful county.
LETTERKENNY TOWN :
The population of Letterkenny is about 12,000 and growing. It is the major
commercial and services centre of North Donegal. There are lots of facilities
both in the town itself and in it's hinterland to help you make the most of your
college years, both on and off the campus. There are two shopping centres and a
good variety of shops, pubs, clubs etc. There is a Community Centre with indoor
and outdoor sports facilities, a public swimming pool and leisure centre, a
library, a vibrant arts centre, a six -screen cinema, a golf club, pitch and
putt, astro turf playing surfaces, and athletics track etc.
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