Dundalk IT receives National TrustEd Ireland Quality Mark for International Education

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has been awarded the TrustEd Ireland International Education Mark by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

This national recognition is granted to Irish education providers that demonstrate excellence in international student recruitment, marketing, admissions, English language provision, and student supports.

The TrustEd Ireland Mark is a quality assurance framework developed by QQI to give international students confidence in the integrity, transparency and high standards of Irish Higher Education Institutions. Its purpose is to ensure a positive and consistent experience for international learners.

Diarmuid O’Callaghan, DkIT President said: “Securing the TrustEd Ireland mark represents a significant and distinguished endorsement of DkIT’s unwavering commitment to excellence and to the wellbeing of our international students. This prestigious recognition affirms to students and our international partners, that DkIT is a trusted provider of high-quality education, offering a safe and inclusive environment to learners from across the world.”

Earning the TrustEd Ireland Mark recognises that DkIT adheres to stringent national benchmarks for providing a safe, welcoming, and high-quality educational experience to students from across the globe.

Noreen Carney, International Office Manager stated “Dundalk Institute of Technology’s achievement in receiving the TrustEd Ireland mark is a proud milestone for the DkIT community. This recognition enhances DkIT’s international profile, helping to build trusted global partnerships and warmly welcoming students from around the world to join our vibrant campus. It also further strengthens Ireland’s reputation as a high-quality, supportive, and inspired destination-choice for international students.”

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DkIT delivers a wide range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Science, Nursing, Business, Engineering, the Creative Arts and Computing. The Institute fosters a dynamic and diverse international community, complemented by tailored supports that empower international students to thrive academically and socially.

TrustEd Ireland is a new statutory quality mark and part of a suite of legislative measures designed to protect international learners. The new mark will be awarded to higher education and English language education providers who have demonstrated that they meet national standards to ensure a quality experience for international learners from pre-enrolment through to the completion of their programme of education and training.