University of Limerick

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The University of Limerick (UL) is a top-tier Irish university known for academic excellence, innovation, and strong industry links. Ranked 401st globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, UL offers a vibrant, research-led environment on one of Europe’s most scenic campuses, just 5km from Limerick city and 20km from Shannon Airport. UL hosts nearly 18,000 students, including over 3,300 international students, across diverse postgraduate programmes in science, engineering, health, business, law, education, and the arts. Limerick itself is a lively, historic city on the River Shannon, known for its culture, sports, and growing tech and business sectors.

Why study at the University of Limerick?

Located on the west coast of Ireland along the picturesque River Shannon, students at UL enjoy an inclusive and welcoming environment on our award-winning green campus, surrounded by state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.

Benefit from access to world-class interdisciplinary research centres, offering cutting-edge facilities, industry collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to impactful, globally relevant research.

University of Limerick is an industry-focused institution, which runs the largest work placement, career fairs and international exchange programmes in Ireland.

Limerick is known for its low cost of living, compared to capital city alternatives, making UL an accessible and affordable place for students from around the world to gain a top-class education which will boost their future career prospects.

University of Limerick is the only university in Ireland to have a Doctoral College that supports a meaningful, relevant and worthwhile doctoral education ecosystem for all stakeholders.

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About the University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL) is a top-tier Irish university known for academic excellence, innovation, and strong industry links. Ranked 401st globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing UL in the top 3% of universities worldwide. UL offers a vibrant, research-led environment on one of Europe’s most scenic campuses, just 5km from Limerick city and 20km from Shannon Airport.

UL is home to nearly 18,000 students, including over 3,300 international students, and offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes. These are delivered across four faculties: the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, the Kemmy Business School, and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Programmes span disciplines such as science, engineering, health, business, law, education, and the arts.

Limerick itself is a lively, historic city on the River Shannon, known for its culture, sports, and growing tech and business sectors.

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Choosing UL means choosing the first for Employability and Language Support in Ireland.

Limerick is the ideal student city with so much to offer. It is Ireland's third-largest city located in the southwest of Ireland. Its perfect location serves as your gateway to exploring the wonders of Ireland and Europe. Hop on a short train/bus ride to Cork, Galway, or Dublin, or take flight from nearby Shannon Airport to exciting European cities. Limerick is a Wild Atlantic Gateway City, just an hour from the finest surfing beaches in Europe. This coastal route known for its rugged beauty along the west coast of Ireland unlocks opportunities to discover authentic Irish music, some of the finest food, and epic cliff tops.

Limerick is an affordable and accessible place to live. Limerick is currently the most affordable University city in Ireland for rental accommodation. With nearly 25,000 University students making up a quarter of the city’s population and home to 150 nationalities, it is a young and vibrant city. It is the perfect location for your next big adventure.

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