About IADT

Who We Are

IADT is unique. It is Ireland’s only institute of art, design and technology with a specific focus on the creative cultural and technological sectors.  Our fresh, modern campus is currently home to over 2500 students, studying film, art, design, creative technologies, business, psychology, and more. We are also home to Ireland’s National Film School (NFS). The NFS is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in screen production, design, and education for the creative industries. IADT is among the top film and animation schools according to Variety Magazine (US). NFS staff and alumni have a distinguished record of national and international awards and recognition, including Academy Awards and honours at the Venice Biennale, Cannes Film Festival, Royal Television Society, EMMYS, BAFTA, and the Irish Film & TV Awards. 

IADT is Ireland’s leading institute for the Creative industries.  Establishing Ireland as a ‘centre of excellence for media production’ is one of the pillars of Creative Ireland, the national strategy for the cultural and creative sectors. We have a creative, flexible, and dynamic workforce and a real reputation for getting things done.  Collaboration and interdisciplinary practices are the lifeblood of the creative industries. It is also how the best learning and teaching takes place.