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About UL
University of Limerick (UL) — public university. It is located in Luimneach, Ireland. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. As a part of European University Association (EUA), UL is actively building the academic environment in Ireland.
The university is in top-540 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The educational institution is in 696 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
At UL, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Social Sciences & Management | 367 |
Engineering & Technology | 399 |
Arts & Humanities | 441 |

UL tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UL is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Residents of the EU, Switzerland and the UK can study for free at UL. For other students, the tuition fee starts from 3,096 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at UL
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exercise and Health Fitness Management
Physical Education
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Science and Health
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
Agriculture & Forestry
Equine Science
Law
Criminal Justice
Law Plus
Law and Accounting
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
European Studies
Politics and International Relations
Psychology and Sociology
Economics & Business Management
Business Studies
Business Studies with French
Business Studies with German
Business Studies with Japanese
Construction Management and Engineering
Journalism & Media
Creative Media and Interaction Design
Digital Culture and Communications
Journalism and Digital Communication
Humanities
Arts (Joint Honours)
Bachelor of Education in Languages
Business Studies
Business Studies with French
Business Studies with German
Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Biomedical Science
Bioscience
Equine Science
Exercise and Health Fitness Management
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Arts (Joint Honours)
Creative Media and Interaction Design
Design and Manufacture
Digital Culture and Communications
Engineering & Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
Architecture
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Science
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & IT
(Education) in Mathematics and Computer Science
Applied Physics
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Computer Science
Computer Systems
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
(Education) in Mathematics and Computer Science
Applied Physics
Biological and Chemical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Bioscience
Education & Training
(Education) in Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor of Education in Languages
Concurrent Teacher Education (Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural Science)
Concurrent Teacher Education (Physical Sciences with Chemistry and Physics)
Linguistics with TESOL
Other
Applied Languages
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Computer Games Development
Digital Media Design
Economics and Mathematical Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Peace and Development Studies
Sustainable Resource Management: Policy and Practice
Applied Sciences & Professions
Functional Foods and Product Development
Marketing, Consumption and Society
Journalism & Media
Journalism
Education & Training
Education - School Leadership
Guidance Counselling & Lifespan Development
Health Professions Education
Perinatal Mental Health
Professional Master of Education
Law
European Studies (Double Degree)
Human Resource Management
International and Commercial Law
Law
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Community Music
Community Research
Economics and Policy Analysis
Ethnochoreology
Ethnomusicology
Humanities
Creative Writing
English
History
History
History of the Family
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Art and Technology
Chemical Engineering
Classical String Performance
Community Music
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Computer Engineering
Design for Health and Wellbeing
Digital Health Transformation
Health Informatics
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Applied Sports Coaching
International Tourism
Journalism
Mental Skills and Mental Health in Sports and Exercise
Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Physics
Biomedical Device Materials
Biomolecular Science (Online)
Bioprocessing (Online)
Mathematical Modelling
Engineering & Technology
Advanced Engineering Materials
Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Applied Physics
Art and Technology
Economics & Business Management
Advanced Engineering Materials
Business Administration Executive
Business Management
Financial Services
Financial Services
Medicine
Advanced Clinical Practice
Advanced Healthcare Practice
Advanced Healthcare Practice
Advanced Practice (Nursing)
Biomolecular Science (Online)
Other
Advanced Practice (Midwifery)
Applied Linguistics (International)
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Data Science and Statistical Learning
Medicine
Clinical Psychology
Social Sciences & Management
Clinical Psychology

Bachelor degree at UL
Undergraduate students are accepted at UL based on previous grades. The applicant's GPA must be at least 2.1. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 90. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
Master's degree at UL
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at UL for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 90 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UL.
Doctorate degree at UL
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, TOEFL or CAE. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 90 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.
UL campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Luimneach. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. Not only locals study at UL, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Ireland after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa that will allow you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. Graduates of UL find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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