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ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK :
The University of Limerick is one of the seven Irish Universities recognised
under the Universities Act 1997 which sets down the legislative provisions which
must be met for an educational institution or college to be established as a
university in Ireland.
HISTORY :
The University of Limerick was established by the State in 1972 as The National
Institute for Higher Education, Limerick. Full university powers were granted by
legislation enacted by the Irish Parliament in 1989. It is the first new
University established since the foundation of the State. The University is
located on a riverside campus at the heart of the 600 acre National
Technological Park at Plassey, three miles above the ancient city of Limerick.
Over 6000 full-time and 3000 part-time students are enrolled at the University.
Over seventy different organisations are located on the Park and interact in a
variety of ways with the teaching, research and cultural activities of the
University. The development of the University has been financed by both the
World Bank and the European Investment Bank, and is supported by The University
of Limerick Foundation.
 INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION DIVISION MISSION :
They promote the University of Limerick nationally and internationally as
Ireland's most dynamic and innovative University. Through International
Education they offer excellent opportunities for academic and personal
development of students and staff with the purpose of educating informed and
engaged global citizens.
ACCOMMODATION :
Students have two accommodation options at UL. Students may live on campus in
one of five designated student villages. There are approximately 2,300 rooms
available on campus managed by Plassey Campus Centre Ltd. Students also have the
possibility of living off campus in shared accommodation that includes
self-catering houses and apartments. Most off campus accommodation is located
within walking distance of the university campus.
On Campus Accommodation
The five on campus student villages are maintained to a very high standard by
the company who manage the four villages, Plassey Campus Centre Ltd. Detailed
descriptions of the four villages may be found on the Plassey Campus Centre
website.
Off Campus Accommodation
A full list of suitable off campus housing is available from the Accommodation
Office at UL. The Accommodation Office (Room D-0034) is open Monday - Friday,
11h00-12h30 and 14h30-16h30. You can expect to find accommodation within 1 to 3
days. A number of new designated off-campus student villages have all come on
stream affording students a wider range of accommodation possibilities. Please
contact the Accommodation Office for a list of accommodation available or check
the local newspapers, the Limerick Leader and the Limerick Post, for information
on accommodation available in the Castletroy area for students.
Temporary Accommodation
Students who have not secured a place in one of the student villages are advised
to book a room in temporary accommodation (hostel, bed & breakfast, hotel) for
at least 2 nights in order to look for suitable accommodation upon arrival. A
list of temporary accommodation is available below. On arrival at the
university, students are advised to go directly to the Accommodation Office,
Room D-0034 for a list of available accommodation.
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