University of Limerick
The University of Limerick (UL) was founded in 1972, it is an independent University which has 18000 copious student strength including 3300 international students. The university has 2000 highly qualified, courteous faculty and staff. University imparts high quality education driven with innovations and research that transmits optimum results. It offers wide-ranging programs across varied disciplines such as Arts, Engineering, Business, Law, Health and Sciences. Some of the programs offered by the university are unique and one of its kind in the whole of Ireland. University’s motto is to strive for betterment of the students and the community as whole through creative, innovative and research based educational impartation.
University of Limerick is situated at the wild Atlantic gateway city of Limerick on the west coast of Ireland. University has strong collaborations and partnerships with renowned business corporations and industrial giants. With transcending in research activities, resulting in beneficial for society by exerting findings. Institution has a sturdy and one of the largest education programs that generates adequate placements, over 2000 students had placement experience successfully worldwide so far. Placement experienced graduates propel their employability chances. The graduate employability rate is 15% more at Limerick than the national average.
University of Limerick is one of leading universities in Ireland with immaculate academic impartation, emphasis on graduate employability and cutting-edge innovative research. Its strategic alliance with industry icons, government departments both domestic and international makes it the best among its counterparts.
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Reasons to choose the University of Limerick
Facilities to students – Limerick provides ultra modern purposely built facilities to its students in every aspect of academics, the library of the institution is most digitally advanced and one of the largest in the world.
High employability rate – University is committed to produce graduates with highest employability with attribution to its academic excellence, technologically driven research activities and innovation.
Over 96% graduates of Limerick are employed or pursuing higher studies globally. Cooperative education program of the university is unique and largest in Europe.
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Strategic Location – Limerick is one of the most affordable cities in Ireland for international students, with minimal cost of living, the university is well connected to transportation facilities.
Inspiring Innovations – Faculty at Limerick is highly qualified and possess appropriate knowledge in order to impart best academic experience. University encourages innovative teaching methods to simplify the academic intricacies.
International Support – A dedicated international team, UL global is assigned to simplify the complexities of international students. University stood first in Ireland for international student’s support.
Motto – University motto is ‘Eagna Chun Gnihm’ which translates as ‘Wisdom for action’.
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Scholarships offered by the University of Limerick
Merit based scholarship – Scholarships for non European Union students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A partial scholarship is available for the programs the students are accepted into the university.
Sports Scholarships – Students excelling in sports are provided a scholarship which covers training grant, coaching assistance, performance and sports science services and accommodation.
This scholarship is divided into three levels Gold, Silver and Bronze.
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Disability Scholarship – The disabled students are eligible for a specifically curated scholarship with certain conditions, student should fulfill the national and residency disability criteria, must have a full-time course pursuant and must satisfy the need of this scholarship.
Jim Kemmy Scholarship – Scholarship meant for Indian students pursuing undergraduate program at Kemmy business school.
Apart from these scholarships, Limerick has an array of course related scholarship
- BSc nursing international students get a scholarship grant of €2000.
- €2000 scholarship to master’s degree students who are pursuing MSc in psychological science, MA in psychology, MSc in Sports, exercise and performance and BSc nursing streams.
- A 33% fee waiver for LLM and MA (human rights in criminal justice) through Judge Micheal Reilly scholarship.
Placements Ordered by the University of Limerick
Cooperative Education Program – A minimum 6-8 months of work placement program for securing 60 academic credits. This placement program is mandatory to all students irrespective of the programs or skills. This program has placed 2600 students through a network of 600 employers.
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Global Placements – Limerick Students significantly participate in the global placement program. Students get the opportunity to gain placement experience in countries like Spain, Luxembourg, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan and the United States of America.
Internships – As a part of academics, students have to participate actively in internship and trainee placement programs organized by the university.
Students Services offered by the University of Limerick
 Academic Support – In order to ease the intricacies of academic burden on students, Limerick offers easy access to facilities like regional writing center, Science learning center, Regional Peer-supported learning center, Math’s learning center and personal academic advisors.
Career Connect – An exclusive facility only at Limerick which enables a student to book an appointment for academic queries through Career Connect.
Accommodation – Students are offered seven residential villages with the facility of cooking and inventory.
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Learner’s Centre – Offers a comprehensive one on one tutor facility to students in order to overcome difficulties in math, Science, IT and academic writing.
Fees Support – Students can refer to this support for refunds and rebates for termination of enrollments, withdrawals, deferrals etc.
Other notable services for students
- Â Academic Almanac
- Students Hub online
- Brightspace
- Library access
- Travel and transport facilities
Student Life at the University of Limerick
Events – At Limerick students involved in arranging events that are based on nonacademic themes, a 2000 capacity concert hall in the courtyard satisfies the students’ urge to have fun and a good time. Many famous Rock Stars have performed at the university in the past.
Clubs and Societies – Many diverse clubs and societies are open for registration for students, students according to their hobbies and interests can join hundreds of clubs and societies.
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Advisory Support – Students can seek advice from the experts anytime on the issues pertaining to academic queries, accommodational issues, filing a complaint and financial support, students at Limerick get these services whenever needed.
Students Voice – Limerick has always advocated and respected the concerns and grievances of the students. A student’s union with elected representatives strives to voice student’s concerns. Apart from the Students union, there are class representatives, student’s councils and student’s executives.
Exclusive merchandise store – An exclusive merchandise store named ‘UL Wolves Store’ for students to buy Limerick fashionable merchandise
Entry Requirements for the University of Limerick
- A minimum pass percentage of 75 from CBSE, ICSE or any other state board in standard 12th mandatory. Students are also mandated to have a high school diploma.
- For a master’s degree, applicants must have first- or second-class level 8 honors degrees from the concerned subject. English proficiency is also mandatory.For English Proficiency
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 Applicants who didn’t had English as a first subject must illustrate English proficiency through.
- IELTS – a score of 6.5 with no section below 6.0.
- TOEFL – Score of 92.
- PTE – Score of 63 with no section below 59.
- Duolingo – Score of 120 with no less than 110 in other components.
Other requirements
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- Â Transcripts of each year of bachelor degree.
- A supportive statement by the applicant.
- Birth certificate or passport copy.
Ranking of the University of Limerick
- QS World University Rankings gave University of Limerick a rank of 421 globally according to 2025 data. The university has improved the current ranking from the previous year’s ranking between 601-800.
- Stood on 51st rank in QS WUR ranking by subjects
- In QS Sustainability ranking, Limerick was ranked at 175.
- In Europe University Rankings – Northern Europe – Limerick stood at 65th position.
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