3,900 students graduate from MTU

Munster Technological University (MTU) is celebrating the graduation of more than 3,880 students during its autumn 2025 conferring ceremonies this week.

The ceremonies, held over six days across MTU’s Cork and Kerry campuses, will see 3,882 degrees conferred, with an additional three honorary doctorates awarded to recognise the sustained excellence in scholarly, scientific, or cultural activities; civic society; or philanthropic activity.

Proceedings began on Wednesday with the MTU and University College Cork (UCC) joint awards graduation ceremony at MTU Cork School of Music, followed by further ceremonies at the Cork School of Music on Thursday and Kerry North Campus in Tralee on Friday.

The celebrations will then continue at the MTU Arena in Bishopstown next week.

In a testament to the international diversity of MTU, there are 93 nationalities featured among the university’s graduates.

The awards being presented include 10 PhD degrees, with graduates coming from a wide array of disciplines, including science, engineering, business, healthcare and the arts.

President of MTU, Professor Maggie Cusack, said these conferring ceremonies are “the highlight of our academic year and a celebration of the talent, ambition, and hard work of our graduates”.

“They reflect not only individual achievement but also the collective strength of our university community and its commitment to transforming lives through education, research, and innovation,” said Ms Cusack.

“I wish each and every one of our graduates the very best as they embark on the next stage of their journeys.

“They do so with the skills, creativity, and resilience to make a meaningful impact in Ireland and around the world.

“We are also honoured to recognise individuals whose contributions to society exemplify the values and aspirations of MTU.”

For more information on graduation ceremony times and live streaming options, visit: www.mtu.ie/conferrings.