International Student

Handbook 2014/2015

CIT, Career Focused, Innovative Research & Student Centred

CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Chorcaí incorporating

CIT CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC CIT CRAWFORD COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN NATIONAL MARITIME COLLEGE OF IRELAND

CIT’s Mission To provide student-centred education with a career focus for the benefit of the personal, intellectual and professional development of the student and for the benefit of the whole of society.

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Contents

Welcome to CIT……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

CIT International Office …………………………………….......................................................

About Ireland ..………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

About Cork ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

About CIT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

CIT Course Structures ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Student Visas …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

English Language Requirements………………………………………………………………………………

Programmes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Postgraduate Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Research Community ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Services for Students ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Careers & Counseling ………………………………………………………………………………….

Health Services …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Copy Centre ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Chaplaincy / Student Support Team ……………………………………………………………

Bank Account …………………………………………......................................................

Student Union …………………………………………………………………………………………….

The Arts ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Societies ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Alumni Association ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Sports …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Useful Contacts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Bishopstown Campus Map ………………………………………………………………………………………

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Welcome to CIT…

CIT has long been engaged in the development of international relationships for the benefit of its students and other stakeholders. We very much welcome you to CIT and to Cork, and have designed this handbook to provide you with an insight into the facilities available here.

Over many years, CIT has developed strong relationships with international institutions in Europe which have provided student exchange opportunities, staff development avenues, and research outlets that would otherwise not have been available locally.

In more recent years, CIT has developed a number of highly strategic relationships in India, China, Canada, Brazil and Saudi Arabia. CIT is committed to developing long-term, strategic relationships with educational institutions of high standing to ensure that its students are provided with opportunities to learn and develop in a truly international context.

International institutions are attracted by CIT’s innovation ecosystem and its ability to develop graduates who are capable of making an immediate impact in industry and business. Over the last 11 years, in excess of 200 new companies have been developed from the CIT campus and these companies currently employ approximately 2,500 people. The availability of international opportunities and an entrepreneurial environment is very attractive to students who wish to fulfill their potential.

CIT International Office The International Office aspires to provide you with a positive experience from

application stage until you complete your studies in CIT. We are here to:

Provide information on programmes & support you through your application

Offer support/information to assist you in your move to Ireland

Provide support / Guide you to the relevant department for general queries

during your stay here

Help with information/letter requirements for immigration purposes

Contacts: Niamh Lynes Niamh.Lynes@cit.ie T: +353.(0).21 4335453

Cliona Maher Cliona.Maher@cit.ie T: +353.(0)21. 4335452

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About Ireland

“Céad Míle Fáilte” – A hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland!

Ireland is a beautiful island to the north-west of continental Europe. It is 300 miles long and 150 miles wide, making it the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. It boasts stunning landscapes providing the ultimate backdrop to any occasion. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

Language: English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) is spoken in

some areas mainly along the western coast

Population: 4,500,000

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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Why do students choose Ireland as a study destination?

Leading Global Companies at their doorstep

Entrepreneurial Society

Internationally Recognised Qualifications

Friendly, safe environment

English Speaking

Stunning landscapes!

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About Cork

Cork is located in the South-West Region of Ireland and in the province of Munster. With a population of 300,000, it is the second largest city in the state and the third most populous on the Island. Cork City is a vibrant European cosmopolitan, modern and student friendly city. The city is also the principal commercial and banking centre in the South of Ireland. It is a busy, thriving seaport and home to a large number of modern industries.

Culture

Cork was the European Capital of Culture in 2005 and in 2009 was included in the Lonely Planet's top 10 "Best in Travel 2010". The guide described Cork as being "at the top of its game: sophisticated, vibrant and diverse" and it’s easy to see why. The activity of Cork's artists, musicians, writers, poets and players is evident on our streets, in our galleries and on our stages. In fact, CIT’s very own Cork School of Music and the Crawford College of Art and Design are at the heart of our city’s vibrant culture and artistic offerings. In the performing arts - music, drama, dance - you should check out the Cork Opera House in Emmet Place, the Everyman Palace in MacCurtain Street and the Granary Theatre on the Mardyke. The best known annual festivals on the city's calendar include the International Choral Festival in May, the Midsummer Festival in June, the Beamish Folk Festival in September, and, in October, both the Cork International Film Festival and the Guinness Jazz Festival. Cork also has an abundance of pubs, nightclubs and restaurants catering for cuisines from across the globe. Festivals: http://www.cork.ie/events/festivals/

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Shopping

The retail trade in Cork city includes a mix of both modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops. Department stores cater for all budgets, with expensive boutiques for one end of the market and high street stores also available. Shopping centres can be found in the city centre as well as many of Cork's suburbs, including Blackpool, Ballincollig, Douglas, Ballyvolane, Wilton and Mahon.

Sporting Life Cork has a distinguished and well established tradition of sporting life, particularly in our traditional Gaelic games, hurling and football. This success is underpinned by the tremendous support from the Rebel fans. Soccer and rugby are also very well represented in Cork. As well as the more mainstream sports, Cork is also home to Cricket, Road Bowling, and even American Football. A more comprehensive list of sporting clubs for Cork can be found online at the Cork Guide: http://www.cork-guide.ie/sport.htm

Here in CIT, there are extensive playing fields and sports facilities available. These include outdoor pitches, a championship standard athletics track, tennis courts and a synthetic all-weather pitch. Indoor sports and training are accommodated in a large and well-equipped sports hall and gym, centrally located on campus.

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About CIT

Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is recognised and respected as a progressive educational institution of international standing. Established in 1912, it has developed significantly over the years and has been recognised twice as the Sunday Times “Institute of Technology of the Year”. All of its programmes meet the requirements of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications and, thus, are fully recognised internationally. CIT has a total enrolment of approximately 14,000 students, of which approximately 50% are full-time. It has four principal campuses: Bishopstown Campus, Crawford College of Art & Design (CCAD), Cork School of Music (CSM) and the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI). Cork, one of Ireland’s major cities, is noted as a centre of entrepreneurship, business development and employment generation. Many international investors have established significant locations in Cork, resulting in the creation of specialist clusters in the life sciences, information technology, and agri-food sectors. Sixteen of the top twenty pharmaceutical companies in the world are now located in Ireland, with many of these in Cork e.g., Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson. In addition, Cork is the home of a vibrant information technology (IT) industry and is a significant location for EMC, IBM, VMware, and Apple amongst others. CIT is noted for the strength of its relationships with industry and the applied nature of its courses and research programmes. A key component of CIT’s work is servicing industry both through the supply of graduates and through research. It maintains relationships with several universities across the world with whom it exchanges students and staff. As a consequence, approximately 800 international students and researchers are registered on CIT’s research and educational programmes. Furthermore, CIT operates a vibrant innovation centre which acts as a launching pad for high potential start-up businesses that are fundamentally reliant upon research. These start-up businesses provide a constant stream of opportunities for graduates and researchers who wish to engage with new technologies and realise their entrepreneurial ambitions. CIT offers a safe and welcoming environment to international students in addition to providing excellent educational qualifications.

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CIT Course Structures

CIT has designed its courses in a very flexible way in order to give you the option of graduating at different levels – Bachelor Degree, Honours Degree, Professional and Postgraduate. This “Ladder” enables you to progress through the system to qualifications appropriate to your personal requirements. Options at Entry

There are two main entry streams for full-time students

CIT offers many four year Honours Degrees. Students commit to the full four year programme from the start.

There are Bachelor Degree programmes of three years duration, most of which have the option to add on another year of study to gain an Honours Degree.

CIT’s Ladder of Progression

There are over fifty Honours Degree courses on offer at CIT. Most of these can be accessed from the Bachelor Degree level. Progression from a Bachelor Degree to an add-on Honours Degree normally requires a 50% average in the Bachelor Degree examination. In some cases other requirements may apply.

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Student Visas It is the responsibility of applicants to check the visa requirements for study in Ireland. The Department of Justice, Equality and Law reform is responsible for determining Irish immigration policy. You can find useful information here: www.inis.gov.ie & http://www.icosirl.ie/eng/student_information/immigration_and_visas

After you Arrive

All non-EU students will need to register with the local Garda National Immigration

Bureau (GNIB) in Cork within 4 to 12 weeks of arrival with the following documents:

A valid passport CIT student card Evidence of financial support (Bank Statement or Scholarship Letter) A letter stating that you are a registered student at CIT. A letter stating that you have Insurance – CIT will provide this letter. Proof of Address – Your accommodation will provide this letter. Immigration Card Fee of €300 payable by debit card

Location of GNIB Cork on googlemaps: https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Anglesea+St,+Cork,+Co.+Cork/@51.895854,-8.460417,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x484490059777dfdf:0x9cdbb5be3ada1e72?hl=en

English Language Requirements: English Language Entry Requirements for International Students (non-native English speakers) at CIT are:

Note: TOEFL English language tests taken

after 17 April, 2014 will not be accepted for the purposes of student visa applications.

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Programmes

International students are eligible to study for full-time programmes in CIT.

CIT Offers…

A wide range of programmes A wide range of disciplines

3 year degrees 4 year honours degrees Taught Masters Masters by Research PhD

Science Engineering Humanities Music Media

Computing Business Maritime Art

Please visit http://courses.cit.ie/ or refer to the Full-Time Courses handbook for detailed information.

Postgraduate Studies

Every year, a growing number of graduates choose CIT as their preferred destination for postgraduate education. Whether pursuing a research or taught Masters or PhD, you can expect to work on solving complex problems in cutting edge research and innovation across a range of disciplines, with the support of expert staff that will guide and mentor you along your chosen career path. The strong, vibrant CIT research-academic community delivers opportunities for postgraduate studies in Engineering, Science, Computing, Business, Education, Humanities, Maritime, Art & Media, and Music.

Awards fall into the following categories:

• Postgraduate Diploma (Taught)

• Masters (Taught)

• Masters (by Research)

• Doctorate (PhD)

The Postgraduate Diploma often forms the taught element of a Masters (Taught) degree comprising 60 ECTS credits delivered over 2 semesters for full-time students. It can also be a stand-alone programme.

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The Masters (Taught) programme involves a combination of lecture attendance, dissertation and course work. Programme duration for full-time students is normally one calendar year (three semesters), comprising 90 ECTS credits. Some of the progression and transfer opportunities include progression to doctoral degrees or to another Master degree.

The Masters (by Research) involves project work under the supervision of a highly qualified research leader and is examinable by thesis. The usual programme duration for full-time students is 21 months from the date of admission to the Masters Research Register.

The Doctoral (PhD) programme follows the same process as that of a research Masters but involves more advanced original research work. The minimum duration for a PhD is three academic years from the date of admission to the PhD register. There is also a facility to transfer from the Masters to the PhD register in most circumstances. Various models for doctoral degree programmes now exist, ranging from the traditional research doctorate to structured and professional doctoral programmes which have substantial taught components that are geared to meeting the needs of the contemporary employment market.

CIT boasts state-of-the-art buildings and laboratories with world-class facilities that enable postgraduate students to reach their full potential. CIT research staff and leaders have attracted funding for activities from industry and enterprise and through a wide range of National and European research schemes. This means that in areas of CIT research interest and expertise, financial support in the form of payment of fees and student scholarships may be available to successful Masters and PhD programme applicants.

Research Community

Research is a core dimension of CIT activity in collaboration with a wide range of organisations including Higher Education Institutions, Industry, State and Voluntary Bodies. CIT researchers are amongst the most successful in the country and work with a wide range of international collaborators. CIT’s research activities are structured to have a direct and meaningful impact on industry, whilst at the same time being grounded in research excellence. Research activity in CIT is primarily (though not exclusively) organised around four Institute Research Clusters which are large multi-disciplinary groups of researchers working on high-level research of strategic importance to the

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nation; specialist Industry Centres which work closely with companies; and smaller groups or individual researchers. As a CIT postgraduate researcher you will work within the Institute’s Research and Innovation Ecosystem, designed to give you the experience that will drive your career in whatever direction you wish to take it.

The Strategic Research Clusters are:

Networked Embedded Systems which is based in the Faculty of Engineering and Science and housed in the new NIMBUS Research Centre building. NIMBUS provides space for up to 80 researchers, including facilities for undergraduate project students, visiting postgraduate students and researchers from other institutions. It also includes dedicated industry visitor workstations where company researchers can work in close collaboration with NIMBUS staff and students using NIMBUS research facilities. NIMBUS is among the most heavily networked buildings in the country. (http://nimbus.cit.ie)

BioExplore is a team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computing and Biomedical Engineering. They develop and implement platform technologies to underpin core research areas of diagnostics, bio-analysis, antimicrobial screening, bio-informatics, peptide engineering, biomedical engineering (rehabilitation and orthopaedics).

Photonics is the science of generating and harnessing light, and impacts a wide range of areas, including telecommunications, gas sensing, medical imaging and astronomy. Facilities for photonics researchers are state of-the-art and they support comprehensive interactions with industry. (www.cappa.ie)

The Energy and Sustainable Environment Research Cluster (ESE) is multidisciplinary and includes the disciplines of Engineering: Chemical and Process, Mechanical and Manufacturing, Electronic, Building and Civil, and Computing, with increasing involvement of the Schools of Business and Humanities. CIT also has New and Emerging Research in the areas of Humanities, Business, Art, and Music. These rapidly developing areas of activity are focused on addressing key issues of national and international importance.

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The Astronomy and Instrumentation Group operates CIT’s Blackrock Castle Observatory and Ireland’s first fully-interactive science and engineering exhibition. (www.bco.ie)

CIT’s Specialist Industry Centres are national resource centres. They provide independent expertise, advice and assistance to different sectors of industry, business and government bodies: • Clean Technology Centre (www.ctc-cork.ie) • National Centre for Membrane Technology • Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Management Systems (www.camms.ie)

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Services for Students

The following sections summarizes the various support networks available to you to ensure your time in CIT is comfortable and that you have access all the services you may require. Also visit: http://www.mycit.ie/

Careers and Counselling

The Careers and Counselling Service is a free, integrated and confidential service available to all full-time current registered students of the Institute. The Service is committed to supporting and encouraging students to reach their academic and personal potential during their time at the Institute. The Service offers Career Guidance, Educational Guidance and Personal Counselling: http://www.mycit.ie/careers The integrated Careers and Counselling Service operates on a ‘drop in’ and appointment basis, and is located on the second floor of the Student Centre, Bishopstown Campus. The Service is also available to students of the other CIT campuses.

Internships and Part-time Work: You may work part-time for up to a maximum of 20 hours part-time work per week

during the academic semester, or full time work (up to 40 hours per week) during

normal college holiday periods or during internships as part of your course.

PPS number: To take up part time employment or a paid internship, you will need a

personal public service number (PPS number). This is an Irish taxation number. PPS

numbers are issued by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs located

on Hanover Street, Cork: http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/office/Social-Welfare-Local-

Office-Cork.aspx

You will need to present:

Passport

Proof of Address in Cork

GNIB card

CIT Student ID card and a letter from your employer.

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Health Services

The Medical Centre, situated in the Student Centre on the Bishopstown Campus is open Monday to Thursday from 8.30am - 5pm and on Friday from 8.30am - 3.30pm. During term, it is staffed by eight doctors, two nurses and a secretary, and provides a comprehensive range of services suitable for the students’ needs. The nursing service is available without charge to all students. Services of the doctor are provided to all students at a cost of €10 per visit: http://www.mycit.ie/medical

If an urgent appointment is needed, please contact the Medical Centre before 10.00am as doctors work sessional hours only. After hours, a Family Doctor Service is provided by SouthDoc, T: 1850 335 999. This service operates at night and weekends. Seek advice by phone first and they may ask you to travel to the surgery located near Kinsale Road Roundabout in Cork: http://www.southdoc.ie/locations.cfm?cork=Cork%20City%20-%20Southside%20/%20Kinsale%20Rd Dentist: Dr. Lina, Mobile: 085.142.0875, Carrigfern, College Road, Cork. Check-up cost: Minimum check up cost: €20 Health Insurance CIT covers the cost of health insurance for non-EU students. The insurance certificate is organised upon your arrival to CIT. Please contact the International Office for more information.

Copy Centre

Situated in the Student Centre, the Copy Centre provides a range of copying and binding services including assistance with the production of projects and CVs. It produces and distributes internal Institute publications such as laboratory manuals and lecture materials. Photocopying facilities are provided in a number of different locations in the Institute including the Library and the Students’ Union Office.

Chaplaincy / Student Support Team Chaplaincy is a dynamic presence at CIT, accompanying both students and staff on their life journey. An `Open Door’ policy exists to enable both students and staff to feel welcome and to seek support, especially in times of bereavement, illness and anxiety. While maintaining a college-wide presence and perspective, the Chaplaincy at CIT:

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Invites both staff and students to meaningful Liturgical celebrations, retreats and related opportunities for spiritual growth and expression;

Provides a dedicated Student Support Team to facilitate the student/staff information desk (Info Desk), publication of a weekly newsletter (`What’s On’), and the organisation of fundraising events;

Acts as an `early intervention’ support that identifies students in need of professional assistance;

Facilitates the development of an Inter-Cultural programme of events within CIT; Offers opportunity for voluntary service.

Bank Account

There is a Bank of Ireland (BOI) located in the Student Centre in CIT. This banking service is available for all students of CIT and all International students are welcome to open a bank account. If you wish to open a bank account with the Bank of Ireland in CIT, you will need the following:

Passport

Proof of address in your home country – CIT Offer Letter

Letter from CIT international office

Student Union

The Students’ Union represents and defends its members on matters affecting their rights and interests as students of the Institute and as citizens and acts as a channel of communication between its members and the Institute and other bodies. The Union is one of the principal conduits for expression of students’ opinions, and is recognised as such by the management of the Institute. The ethos of the Students’ Union is to provide quality services on a non-profit making basis to students. The Students’ Union Office and Retail Outlet is open daily from 9am - 5pm and is located on the first floor of the Student Centre, Bishopstown Campus.

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The services available from the Students’ Union include:

Bus tickets and travel information; Photocopying; College supplies - stationery, memory storage and lab coats - selling at cost price; Car-pooling service; Night Bus (runs Thursday nights from City Centre) - inexpensive and safe method of

getting home; Entertainment - weekly night club events, Rag Week, Freshers’ Week, pool tables,

xbox and much more; Welfare Projects – Safety Week, De-stress Days, Sexual Health and Guidance Week,

Positive Mind and Body Week and much more; ExpliCIT - monthly student magazine.

See www.citsu.ie for more information.

The Arts

The arts scene throughout the Institute is supported by full-time Arts Officer Sarah Morey. The role of the Arts Office is to work with students and staff in developing and supporting arts-related projects and to promote arts activities across all campuses. CIT offers students a wonderful opportunity to engage with and develop their talents, meet new friends and get involved in the arts. Check out their website: http://arts.cit.ie/

Societies

Education means more than just academic learning. The diversity of CIT Societies means that practically every taste is catered for. Grab the opportunity to experience something new or pursue an interest you have always wanted to explore by joining one of our 50+ societies in CIT!

CIT’s International Society organises many different events throughout the year, including trips to Belfast and Galway, theme parties, visits to Fota Wildlife Park , the Greyhound race track, Pool and Bowling. The society is for every student of CIT. The goal is to give the International Students the chance to get more familiar with the Irish culture, and give Internationals and Irish students the chance to get to know new people and just have fun. French, Spanish, German, Polish, Finnish, Czech, Canadian, Italian, Irish and more - that's a lively, loud, and colourful crew. This is a very sociable Society which won the National Student Society of Ireland in 2006, 2008 and 2014. The aim of

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this Society is to bring International students together to experience the best of Ireland and to become familiar with the Irish culture, history and geography. It gives students of different nationalities the opportunity to meet each other and socialise with Irish students. With many organised events each year, this is a very sociable group of more than 150 members who get together for parties, sporting activities and twice yearly for a weekend trip. In the past, they have organised weekend trips to Belfast and Galway and various nights and events out including Welcome, Halloween & Christmas Parties, bowling, pool tournaments and paintball. The Society also participates in the annual St Patrick's Day Parade. The future objective is to expand ISS in and beyond CIT.

Check out the Societies Page for details on how to join the society and hear about

upcoming events: www.facebook.com/InternationalStudentsSocietyCIT

Additionally, why not get involved in the Photographic, Music Society and Drama Society or get to know your class by getting involved in a course related Society. Course related Societies cater for students from all disciplines in CIT providing an opportunity for social course outings to various activities including karting, paintball, bowling, ice skating, and many more. Societies Website Check out www.citsocieties.ie for the most up to date information on Societies in CIT or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

How to Join a Society? Societies Day in September is your first opportunity to check out and sign up to a society. The purpose of the day is to encourage participation in Societies and to raise awareness of the huge variety of Societies available for you in CIT. Contact: Societies Office T: 021 433 5759

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CIT Alumni Association

CIT has an established Alumni Association which enables graduates to keep in touch with developments at CIT and maintain contacts with friends, classmates and faculty staff from college days. To find out about all the latest news and developments at CIT we encourage you to join these groups by logging onto LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and search for: “CIT Alumni Association Facebook” “CIT Alumni LinkedIn” or http://ie.linkedin.com/in/citaa “CIT Alumni Twitter” or https://twitter.com/CITAlumni To stay in touch with CIT, please update your contact details at www.cit.ie/alumni

Sports

The Sports facilities are ideally located and are currently among the finest in Ireland. These include: A 1,200 seat fully-covered stadium that houses a two-tier gymnasium, studio room,

doctor’s room and six dressing rooms that complements a floodlit sand based multipurpose pitch

A multipurpose Sports Hall incorporating a state-of-the-art Gym & Weights Room Synthetic International Standard Athletics 8 Lane Track with full track and field

facilities. Includes a 1080-seat stand and indoor 60m running/warm-up area A fully equipped strength and conditioning gym which is being used by Munster

Rugby and some of the CIT clubs Three full size Soccer Pitches Two Rugby Pitches Two GAA Pitches A floodlit full size Astro Turf Pitch A synthetic surfaced floodlit Tennis Court

Just off the main CIT campus there is Leisure World Bishopstown which holds two swimming pools and a Gym. Sports Office The Sports Office facilitates students and their club and is responsible for the management and upkeep of all sports facilities in the Institute. A section in the office is dedicated solely for club members to work on club business, design posters, make phone calls, and access the internet. The Sports Office plays a key role in the life of CIT, assisting students in the running of clubs and interacting with people of similar interests.

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Sport in CIT is supported by: Sports Officer and Acting Sports Officer Sports Administrator Sports and Societies Administrator GAA Development Officer Soccer Facilitator Rugby Facilitator Gym Supervisors Sports Hall Coordinator

The Gym may be used by all full-time students and is open Monday – Friday 7.30am – 9.00pm, and Saturday 11.00am – 4.00pm. T: 021 433 5778. As well as catering for the competitive athlete, CIT’s Sports Clubs places a big emphasis on participation and fun and this is reflected in the growing numbers who take part. The Sports Office runs a number of activities such as Aerobics, Circuit Training, Boxercise, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, and Yoga.

New students should look out for “Sports & Societies Day” which is held in early September when each club gives information of its activities and recruits new members.

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Useful Contacts Garda National Immigration Bureau 13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2 + 353 1 666 9100 gnib@iol.ie Anglesea Street Garda Station Anglesea Street Cork City +353 21 4522000 Bishopstown Garda Station Bishopstown Road Cork +353 21 4624500 Cork City Fire Brigade

Anglesea Street, Cork City +353 21 4966333

Visa Office Department of Foreign Affairs 13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2 + 353 1 663 1000 www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie Department of Justice 13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2 +353 1 616 7700 www.justice.ie Social Welfare Office 1 Hanover Street Cork Tel 021 4270055 www.welfare.ie

Cork University Hospital Wilton Cork +353 21 454 6400 www.cuh.hse.ie Emergency out-of-hours doctor service Southern Area ‘South Doc’ GP Co-op 1850 335 999 ABC Taxis Free phone 1800 855 688 +353 21 4 961 961 http://www.abctaxis.ie/ Cremin Dry Cleaners Wilton Shopping Centre Cork + 353 21 4545138 Bank of Ireland Cork Institute of Technology Rossa Avenue Bishopstown Telephone: +353 21-4545177 Post Office Wilton Shopping Centre

Bishopstown Cork + 353 21 454 1842

Irish Council for Overseas Students 41 Morehampton Road Dublin 4 + 353 1 660 5233 www.icosirl.ie

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See Maps: http://www.mycit.ie/maps

You can view CIT’s Interactive map here: http://www.mycit.ie/interactive-map

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