The University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989.

The University of Limerick is an independent, internationally focussed university with over 11,600 students and 1,300 staff. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship.

The University of Limerick offers a range of programmes up to doctoral and postdoctoral levels in the disciplines of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering.

The University is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 133 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment. The University of Limerick campus is located 5 km from Limerick City and 20 km from Shannon International Airport.

The University of Limerick (UL) is truly international institution with over 2,500 international students from over 100 countries, including Thailand, making this a very cosmopolitan campus.

At UL, you’ll find a complete university experience that will challenge and demand the best of you. In return, you will get a top quality education and preparation for life like no other. UL is big enough to keep things interesting, yet small enough to ensure that no one gets lost in the crowd.

Choose better, choose UL.

Here are a few of the reasons why our university is the right choice for thousands of students seeking a real-world, career-focused education.

1. Our Students get Jobs

Our graduate employment rate is consistently higher than the national average. UL graduates have claimed titles such as ‘Journalist of the Year’ and ‘Graduate Employee of the Year’.

2. Work Experience as Part of Every Degree

You’ll be career-ready with a UL degree. “Co-op” facilitates the career development of UL students as an integral part of their academic programme. Work placement enables you to ‘hit the ground running’ and gives you a great platform when making the transition from college to the workplace.

3. Affordable Living at UL

The costs of living and socialising in Limerick are arguably lower than in many other parts of the country. We provide a wide choice of accommodation, either on campus or within easy reach of the University. You can easily walk to college from where you live. Come and visit during Open Days and see for yourself!

  

 4. On-campus Accommodation

We have 6 purpose-built student villages providing more than 2,500 rooms on campus. There’s a friendly atmosphere throughout UL with so many students living on-campus.

5. First Seven Weeks Programme

Unique in Irish universities, this programme at the University of Limerick is designed to provide strong support to you during the very early weeks of your time as a UL student.

6. Ireland’s Sporting Campus

Sport is synonymous with the very fabric of Limerick. UL is home to Munster Rugby. Our multi-purpose University Arena boasts a top class indoor facility and the National 50 metre pool. There are 40 acres of outdoor pitches, and 4 all-weather 3G synthetic pitches. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or just a fan, there’s always something to get involved in, at Ireland’s Sporting Campus.

7. We Want You to Get a Better Job With Better Pay

We can offer you the most direct route towards achieving your qualifications. A UL degree can take you anywhere you want to go.

8. Our Staff Want to Help You

All our programmes are taught exclusively by experienced academic staff and many have been awarded prizes for Excellence in Teaching. They have published in the top journals in their field and written textbooks.

9. The UL Experience

Fantastic amenities, student organisations, campus events, live bands, DJs, comedians, sports facilities, good food and friends…so many reasons to love life at UL! Remember there’s life outside of the lecture theatre. With almost 60 clubs and societies, there are sure to be one or two that are just right for you.

10. UL Supports You

We have one-on-one learning centres in languages, maths, science and IT to support you in your learning of these subjects. At UL, you won’t feel like a number, and you’ll find it easy to fit in and play your part in our campus community.