The Irish government has allocated €41m in funding to 19 higher education institutions for campus building, refurbishment, and equipment upgrades. The Devolved Capital Grant for the 2026/2027 academic year targets universities, institutes of technology, and smaller colleges, ensuring facilities remain fit for purpose and support innovation.

Higher Education Minister James Lawless highlighted the importance of the grant for Ireland’s talent pipeline, saying: “The provision of this significant funding for minor capital works, refurbishment and equipment renewal ensures that our higher education institutions can keep their infrastructure fit for purpose and operating sustainably.”

The funding can be used for health and safety works, improving access, energy efficiency upgrades, decarbonisation projects, refurbishment, and equipment purchases.

Atlantic Technological University will receive the largest allocation, over €4m, followed by University College Dublin with €3.9m. Munster Technological University, South East Technological University, Technological University Dublin, and Technological University of the Shannon each receive over €3m. Other recipients include University College Cork (€2.9m), Trinity College Dublin (€2.8m), Dublin City University (€2.4m), and University of Limerick (€2.2m).

Smaller colleges such as Mary Immaculate College will receive €700,000, with Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, National College of Art and Design, Royal Irish Academy, and Royal Irish Academy of Music receiving €500,000 each.

Minister Lawless emphasised the role of the funding in meeting climate targets.

He stated, “Our higher education institutions face substantial challenges in meeting climate targets and this grant will support them in making energy efficiency and decarbonisation upgrades.”

The allocation also allows institutions to plan projects strategically, comply with public financial procedures, and phase capital works effectively.

Explore the full list of institutions and funding allocations to see how campuses across Ireland are set to benefit.