Shape
Your Future
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, is Ireland’s second oldest university-level institution. Founded in 1782, we have a distinguished history as a college of teaching and research in the Humanities.
Shape
Your Future
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, is Ireland’s second oldest university-level institution. Founded in 1782, we have a distinguished history as a college of teaching and research in the Humanities.
Shape
Your Future
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, is Ireland’s second oldest university-level institution. Founded in 1782, we have a distinguished history as a college of teaching and research in the Humanities.

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Part-Time Courses

Civic Engagement
Welcome to Carlow College
Welcome to
Carlow College
Established in 1782, Carlow College, St Patrick’s has a long history of third level education. Our story began as a lay college and seminary before transforming into the vibrant, liberal arts community you see today.
We know that careers, and the pathways to achievement come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why our approach to third level education is personal, supportive and focused on the individual. Our college is opening horizons, providing relevant and practical third level courses ranging from humanities to psychology, social care work, community/advocacy and many more.
Start Your Journey Here
Start Your
Journey Here
Latest News

Carlow College Graduate’s GAA Book Reaches Bestseller List
John Kelly, a graduate of the MA in Irish Regional History at Carlow College, has seen his book The GAA Covered reach number three on

Carlow College opens CAO Available Places
Carlow College, St Patrick’s has opened additional places for four undergraduate courses for Leaving Cert, Further Education and Mature students who are still considering their

Carlow College celebrates 2025 Annual Alumni Reunion
Carlow College, St Patrick’s, welcomed alumni from across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States for its annual reunion on Wednesday, 17 July 2025.

Carlow College Student Represents Laois on National Youth Council of Ireland
Carlow College is proud to celebrate the achievements of 4th Year student, Anna McWey, who was selected to represent County Laois on the National Youth
Upcoming Events
SCI Disability SIG Conference
Carlow College, St. Patrick's
College Street, Carlow, R93 A003
Class of 2025 Conferring Ceremony
Carlow College, St. Patrick's
College Street, Carlow, R93 A003