University of Limerick - Overview

Introduction
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 11,300 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. Its mission is to promote and advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research and scholarship in an environment which encourages innovation and upholds the principles of free enquiry and expression. Particular attention is paid to the generation of knowledge which is relevant to the needs of Ireland's continuing socio-economic development. 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.

Location & Facilities

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 5km from Limerick City and 20km from Shannon International Airport.

Five on-campus villages provide accommodation for 2,401 students and 24 faculty
- The University Arena, which includes Ireland's National 50m Olympic-standard swimming pool, the largest indoor sports hall in the country, cardio-vascular fitness suites and a health fitness clinic, comprises a total area of 12,092m2 and is used by the public and professional athletes.
- The Health Sciences Building, comprising 6,185m2 of floor space accommodates 500 nursing studies students and 200 therapies students, with state-of-the-art clinical skills and biology laboratories.
- Construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Shannon was completed in 2007. This connects the heart of the North and South campuses. The Living Bridge has become the main thoroughfare serving the academic heart of the pedestrianised campus.
- Construction on the Kemmy Business School new building, with a floor area of 5,361m2, was completed in March 2008.
- A new boathouse, funded mainly by students, incorporating Ireland's first indoor rowing tank, was completed in 2007.
- A new building for the Irish Chamber Orchestra, with a floor area of 1,021m2, was completed in 2008.
- A new Languages Building, with a floor area of 1,691m2, was completed in 2008.

Founded

1972

Intake

September/February

Campus

Castletroy

Location

Castletroy, Co. Limerick

University Departments

Kemmy Business School

Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

Education and Health Sciences

Science and Engineering

Medical School (Graduate Entry Medicine Programme)

Top Courses Offered

UG Aeronautical Engineering
UG Applied Languages
UG Applied Physics
UG Architecture
UG Arts - Joint Honours
UG Biomedical Engineering
UG Business Studies
UG Business Studies with French/German/Japanese
UG Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
UG Civil Engineering
UG Computer Engineering
UG Computer Aided Engineering and Design
UG Computer Systems
UG Construction Management and Engineering
UG Digital Media Design
UG Economics and Mathematical Sciences
UG Economics & Sociology
UG Electronic Engineering
UG Electronics
UG Energy
UG Engineering Choice
UG English and History
UG Environmental Science
UG Equine Science
UG European Studies
UG Financial Mathematics
UG Food Science and Health
UG Health and Safety
UG Health Informatics
UG History, Politics Sociology & Social Studies
UG Industrial Biochemistry
UG International Insurance & European Studies
UG Irish Music and Dance
UG Journalism and New Media
UG Languages (Education)
UG Languages, Literature and Film
UG Law & Accounting
UG Law Plus
UG Mathematics and Physics
UG Mathematical Sciences
UG Mechanical Engineering
UG Medicine (Graduate Entry)
UG Mobile Communication and Security
UG Multimedia and Computer Game Design
UG Music, Media & Performance Technology
UG New Media & English
UG Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry
UG Physiotherapy
UG Politics and International Relations
UG Product Design and Technology
UG Production Management
UG Psychology
UG Psychology and Sociology
UG Public Administration
UG Robotic Engineering
UG Science Choice
UG Science Degree with concurrent Teacher Education - Physics and Chemistry
UG Science Degree with concurrent Teacher Education - Biological Sciences with Physics or Chemistry
UG Sport & Exercise Science
UG Technology Degree in the teaching of Materials & Architectural Technology
UG Technology Degree in the teaching of Materials & Engineering Technology
UG Voice and Dance
UG Wood Science and Technology
PG Classical String Performance (FT), MA
PG Community Music (FT), MA
PG Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies (FT/PT), MA
PG Dance Performance (FT), MA
PG Development (FT/PT), MA
PG English, MA (FT)
PG English Language Teaching (FT), MA
PG Ethnochoreology (FT), MA
PG Ethnomusicology (FT), MA
PG European and Comparative Law (FT/PT), LLM
PG European Integration (FT), MA
PG French (FT), MA
PG Gender, Culture & Society (FT/PT), MA
PG History (FT), MA
PG History of Art and Architecture (FT), MA
PG History of the Family (FT/PT), MA
PG History of the Family (Online) (FT/PT) , MA
PG Human Rights in Criminal Justice (FT), LLM/MA
PG International Commercial Law (FT/PT), LLM
PG International Studies (FT), MA
PG Irish Traditional Music Performance (FT), MA
PG Journalism (FT/PT), Grad Dip/MA
PG Language, Culture and Globalisation (FT), MA
PG Law (FT), LLB (Graduate Entry)
PG Law (General) (FT/PT), LLM
PG Music Therapy (FT), MA
PG Partnership Studies (PT), Grad Dip/MA
PG Peace and Development Studies (FT), MA
PG Politics (FT), MA
PG Public Administration (FT/PT), Grad Dip/MA
PG Ritual Chant and Song (FT), MA
PG Sociology (Applied Social Research) (FT/PT), MA
PG Technical Communication and E Learning, (FT/PT), MA
PG Business Management, MA (FT)
PG Computational Finance, MSc (FT)
PG Financial Services, MSc (FT)
PG Human Resource Management, MSc (FT/PT)
PG International Entrepreneurship Management, MBS (FT/PT)
PG International Management & Global Business, MSc (FT)
PG International Tourism, MA (FT/PT)
PG Marketing, Consumption & Society, MSc (FT)
PG Work & Organisational Psychology/Work & Organisational Behaviour MSc (FT/PT)
PG Business Grad Dip(FT) Ed
PG Clinical Psychology DclinPsych (FT)
PG Clinical Therapies Grad Dip (FT/PT)
PG Languages, Grad Dip Ed (FT)
PG Mathematics Teaching, Grad Dip Ed (FT)
PG Midwifery Studies Grad Dip MSc, (FT)
PG Music MEd (FT)
PG Music Grad Dip Ed (FT)
PG Nursing (Adult Nursing) Grad Dip Msc (FT)
PG Nursing (Adult Respiratory Care) Grad Dip Msc (FT)
PG Nursing (Intellectual Disability Studies) Grad Dip MSc (FT)
PG Nursing (Palliative Care) Grad Dip, MSc (FT)
PG Nursing (Peri-operative Care) Grad Dip MSc (FT)
PG Nursing (Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Care) Grad Dip, Msc (FT)
PG Nursing (Rehabilitation of the Older Person) Grad Dip, MSc (FT)
PG Nursing/Midwifery, Grad Dip, MSc (FT)
PG Occupational Therapy, MSc (FT)
PG Physical Education Grad Dip Ed (FT)
PG Psychological Science (MPsychSc) (FT)
PG Psychological Science in Social Psychology, (MPsychSc Social Psychology), (FT)
PG Speech and Language Therapy MSc (FT)
PG Technology, Grad Dip Ed (FT)
PG Advanced Materials Grad Dip, MSc(FT)
PG Aeronautical Engineering MEng, (FT)
PG Applied Physics MSc (FT)
PG Biomedical Engineering MSc(FT/PT)
PG Chemical Engineering Grad Dip (FT)
PG Computer Aided Engineering Product Design Grad Dip, MTech (FT)
PG Computer Aided Enterprise Performance Modelling Grad Dip, MTech (FT/PT)
PG Computer and Communications Systems MEng (FT/PT)
PG Computer Engineering Grad Dip, MEng (FT)
PG Computing Grad Dip (FT)
PG Global Computing and Localisation MSc (FT/PT)
PG Health Informatics MSc (FT)
PG Information and Network Security MEng (FT)
PG Interactive Media MA, MSc (FT)
PG Mathematical Modelling MSc (FT)
PG Mechanical Engineering MEng (FT)
PG Music Technology MSc , MA (FT)
PG Quality Management Grad Dip MSc (FT)
PG Software Engineering MSc (FT/PT)
PG VLSI Systems MEng (FT/PT)

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

International Students: UL provides partial scholarships (often ranging from €2,000 to €5,000) for non-EU applicants, which are typically assessed automatically upon application to an eligible program. The university also offers a UL Progression Scholarship, which grants EU fee status to non-EU students progressing from a UL bachelor's degree to a master's degree.
Faculty/School-Specific Awards: Scholarships are often ring-fenced for students studying in a particular academic area, such as the Kemmy Business School Scholarships, Faculty of Science and Engineering Scholarships, and awards within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Sports Scholarships: UL runs a highly-regarded Sports Scholarship Academy which offers Bronze, Silver, and Gold tier awards. These scholarships provide financial support, sports science backing, and other benefits to high-performing athletes across various disciplines.
External and Government Funding: UL students are also eligible to apply for scholarships funded by external bodies, such as the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES), which provides a significant stipend and a full fee waiver for one year of postgraduate study.

How to Apply to the University of Limerick

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