Waterford IT applies to graduate to university status

WATERFORD Institute of Technology (WIT) has made a formal application to the Department of Education & Science to upgrade to university status.

Waterford IT applies to graduate to university status

An institute spokesperson said it’s the latest move in an ongoing campaign both within the college and right across the south-east to get a university for the region.

“As part of this process, a submission has now been made to the Department of Education & Science. The expectation is that a national and international panel of higher educationalists will adjudicate on the merits of the institute’s case and their report will be submitted to the Higher Education Authority.

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