Performance Sport

'Our student-athletes and the people who support them are at the heart of everything we do'

Applications are now closed.

Don’t worry if you missed this round! The next application window for prospective students will open in January — we’d love to see your application then.

The Athlete Support Programme (ASP) is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded performance programmes and a top choice for aspiring sports performers at third-level. We proudly support record numbers of student-athletes achieving recognition at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Championships, World University Games, European Championships, national teams, and as intercounty players across all four Gaelic sports codes.

Applications are now Closed .

Application window: will be open for perspective students In January

Apply here - TU Dublin - Elite Sport

TU Dublin have been successful once again in achieving the required standards in dual career support structures and programmes for student athletes.

The University is fully ASAS Accredited from 2024 - 2026 by the Sport Ireland Institute.

The aim of the Athlete Support Program is to give talented young athletes the opportunity of developing their sporting careers whilst also pursuing a third level qualification. By offering the highest standards of athlete and academic support, student-athletes can achieve their full potential in the pursuit of both sporting and academic excellence ensuring that neither academic nor sporting interests are compromised.

Benefits may include:

Academic Entry (Entry to programs on reduced CAO points)
Accommodation Support
Fee Waiver, Financial Support
Access to TU Dublin High Performance Training facilities, Dual Career Support, Career Guidance Support
Strength and Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, Performance Skills Workshops, Sports Mentoring, Physiotherapy

The benefits of each ‘package of support’ is assessed on an individual basis and ranks depending on an athlete’s achievements, potential for development and commitment to represent TU Dublin.

Criteria

You don't have to be pursuing a Level 8 programme (degree) to be supported as an elite student-athlete
Be of regional/county, national or international standard in your chosen sport.
Commit to represent TU Dublin in the appropriate competitive pathway (where possible).
Be competing in a sport that is recognized by Sport Ireland.

Further Information

For further queries please contact:

Niamh O’Callaghan
Sport Pathways and Performance Manager
T: 087 298 5849
E: Niamh.ocallaghan@tudublin.ie or performancesport@tudublin.ie