University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL) offers over 90 taught postgraduate programmes and an extensive range of graduate research opportunities across four faculties - Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business, Education & Health Sciences and Science & Engineering. Taught programmes range from graduate diplomas to professional doctorates.

As part of the University’s overall research strategy, a number of areas have been prioritised for academic excellence and relevance to industry and society. These are: Information and Communication Technologies, Biosciences and Bio (medical) Engineering, Materials and Surface Science Work, Productivity and Quality, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The university provides a range of specific taught and research programmes that link into these general themes. UL's research successes are enhanced by the ongoing development of interdisciplinary research institutes, centres & units, and collaboration with international academic and industrial partners. UL currently has 4 multidisciplinary institutes and 36 centres across departments and colleges.

The University currently has four internationally recognised research institutes:

• Materials and Surface Science Institute
• Stokes Research Institute
• Lero – Irish Software Engineering Research Centre
• Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society.

These multidisciplinary institutes offer a wide range of opportunities at masters, PhD and postdoctoral level.

The University of Limerick
The University of Limerick (UL), located on the west coast of Ireland, is a popular choice for international students. Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland and has a beautiful location on one of Ireland’s most picturesque rivers, the River Shannon. UL is an independent, internationally focussed university with over 10,500 students and 1,200 staff. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. Students choose UL for the internationally recognised programmes and the unique campus location. The University is situated on 133 hectares of green parkland and provides the best on-campus accommodation and sporting facilities in Ireland.

Limerick City
The third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, Limerick was founded by the Vikings over a thousand years ago. Limerick City (population 80,000) is a most lively, interesting and attractive place to live and study. The city is magnificently sited on one of Europe’s finest rivers, the Shannon. The proximity of Shannon International Airport ensures that the Region’s important trade links with the global market-place are maintained. Limerick offers an unequalled base from which to explore the Southwest and West of Ireland.

‘Limerick City is cheerfully urban…and has historic and cultural attractions in plenty to keep the visitors happily occupied…It’s central streets buzz with life and a busy shopping scene. Fine museums and galleries, and a thriving restaurant and pub-culture, have enhanced Limerick’s already warm heart’ Reproduced with kind permission from the Lonely Planet Guidebook Ireland 7 © 2006 Lonely Planet Publications

English Language Courses
UL offer English Language programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. These programmes are designed for students who need to improve their English language and study skills in order to enter a degree programme at UL or another English-speaking university.

For further information on all English language courses consult:
Web: www.ul.ie/~clc/
e-mail language.centre@ul.ie

Further Information
For further information on any of the programmes above please contact the International Education Division at int.ed@ul.ie
Web: www.ul.ie/international