The Irish Student Survey, operating through the national platform StudentSurvey.ie, has launched for students at Munster Technological University (MTU), inviting students to share their experiences of university life and learning. The nationwide survey is coordinated jointly by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and sector partners. It runs annually during February–March and collects detailed feedback on how students engage with their studies, how they experience academic life, and how well institutions support their learning and development. Students at MTU are invited to take the survey, which takes 10-15 minutes to complete, from February 24th - March 17th 2026.
Take the survey now at StudentSurvey.ie
Who should take the survey?
This 2026 cycle of the survey is aimed primarily at three main student groups:
- First-year undergraduate students,
- Final-year undergraduate students, and
- Taught postgraduate students (such as postgraduate diploma and Master’s programmes).
These groups are specifically invited to participate because the survey is designed to capture experiences at key stages in students’ academic journeys, from early immersion in higher education through to concluding studies and moving into future careers or further research. First-year students can share how well institutions support them as they transition into third-level study, while final-year and postgraduate students can reflect on how their education has supported their learning, personal development and preparation for life beyond graduation.
✔️ What the survey asks:
StudentSurvey.ie covers core themes relating to the student experience — including academic engagement, use of campus supports, learning environment, feedback and assessment practices, accommodation and living circumstances, commuting patterns, personal development activities, and sense of belonging. These topics are critical in understanding what works well and what challenges students face in higher education today.
✔️ Why it matters:
The survey isn’t just an institutional feedback tool — it serves as a data source for national analysis of student engagement, informing both institutional planning and broader higher education policy development. The results help universities and technological institutes identify strengths to build on and areas requiring improvement, and they feed into national discussions about teaching and learning quality across Ireland’s higher education sector.
✔️ Student voice at the centre:
By placing students at the centre of the survey design and asking about their lived experiences, the initiative contributes to transparency, accountability, and continuous enhancement of learning environments. Overall, the 2026 Irish Student Survey represents a renewed effort to understand and improve how higher education works for the people living it - students themselves! Response rates and findings from this year will help guide institutional change and influence national education strategies in the months and years ahead.