The Mission of Institute of Technology Carlow to Engage, Learn, Challenge and Innovate is articulated through an educational environment and context where learners pursue studies in higher education and research up to doctoral level.

Goals and Strategy

01 Learner Experience and Graduate Attributes

We will optimise the learner experience to support the development of graduate attributes that meet the needs of learners and of modern society.

02 Knowledge Creation, Application and Exchange

We will expand capacity and develop expertise within specific core domains. We will create, develop, apply and exchange knowledge to ensure highly skilled graduates and ideas to drive enterprise creation and development.

03 Strategic Collaborations and Partnerships

We will build upon our strategic collaborations and partnerships, both nationally and internationally. These enhance our capacity, extend our reach, increase our relevance and maximise our impact.

04 Societal, Economic and Environmental Impact

We will strengthen our engagement with the regions, communities and sectors we serve. We shall ensure access and progression opportunities. We will share our knowledge and resources and we will learn from stakeholder feedback so that we will continue to enhance our contribution to the development of a creative, sustainable and fair society.

05 Reputation, Public Confidence and Sustainability

We will continue to develop an internationally-oriented organisation, with a robust self-evaluation, peer review and quality enhancement culture, as we strive to embody the highest international standards of provision, transparency and stewardship of resources.