University of Limerick: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

University of Limerick [UL] Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

Limerick, LimerickLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1972established year
13969enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]
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University of Limerick (est. 1972) is the only Ireland University to receive 5-star rankings for graduate employability, teaching and innovation by QS. The university ranks among the top 2% universities in the world. UL’s total student enrollment is 16,300 students, including 12,893 at UG-level and 2,608 at PG-level. Of the total student population, around 2,700 students come from non-EU countries and are studying at University of Limerick under UG scholarships and PG scholarships.

The UL offers 70+ UG and 100+ PG programs to all incoming students. Some of the top ranking subjects of University of Limerick, as per QS, include Education, Chemical Engineering, Law, Literature, Business Management, Social Science, and Material Sciences. The cost of studying at UL is somewhere around 13 to 15 lakhs per year for Indian students.

In terms of placement, University of Limerick is recognised on a global level. More than 2000 students are placed in paid and semi paid placements each year, including 30% International placements making the UL graduate employment rate 15% more than the national average.

University of Limerick Top Programs

Programs Minimum Academic Requirement Fees (in EUR)
MSc in Business Analytics 60% in UG business degree 15,232
MA Business Management 60% in UG business or commerce degree, 13,664
MA Psychology 60% in UG degree 12,202
MSc Aeronautical Engineering 70% in UG degree 15,044
Bachelor of Business Studies 10+2 with minimum average of 70% 12,270
BA Economics 10+2 with minimum average of 70% 12,270
BSc.Psychology 10+2 with minimum average of 70% 16,465
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering 10+2 with minimum average of 70% in maths and other science subjects 16,465

University of Limerick Rankings 

  • #511-520 In top public universities in QS Global World Rankings.
  • #501 in World University rankings 2022, #50 In impact rankings 2023 by Times higher Education.
  • #6 in Best Global Universities in Ireland, #898 in Best Global Universities, #361 in Best Global Universities in Europe by US News and World Report.

Highlights 

University type Public
Campus setting Suburban
Academic calendar Semester based
International students 2000+
Total courses 170+
No of Campuses 1
Number of residence halls 8
Number of faculties 5
Number of teaching staff 1700
Applications accepted Online
Mode of program Full time, part time and online
Financial aid Scholarship, loans and grants
Official website https://www.ul.ie

University of Limerick Campus 

The UL campus was ranked #6 in the world for the suburban campus in 2022. UL’s campus covers 367 acres at a location that is just 5 km away from Limerick city, the campus offers a plethora of aids to the students including:

  • Home to 2,800 students from 100 countries.
  • Hub of 16 restaurants, 50+ activity centres, 100 seat University Concert Hall, Irish chamber Orchestra building, the Irish world Academy
  • 409+ laboratories for research and teaching equipped with high tech facilities.
  • Glucksman library houses overs 364,100 print books and 449,100 e-books

Check: UL Student Reviews

University of Limerick Accommodations

On-campus accommodation is available in eight residential villages for UG and PG students. The university accommodations have a limited occupancy of 2800 rooms. Hence, accommodation guarantee is not offered to any UG or PG students. The detailed cost of accommodation is tabulated below:

Village Cost in EUR
Plassey Village 8 Bed: 4,913;
4 Bed: 5,502
Kilmurry Village 8 Bed: 5,476;
6 Bed: 5,895
Dromroe Village 6 Bed: 6,419;
2 Bed: 7,074
Thomond and Cappavilla Villages 6 Bed: 6,183;
4 Bed: 6,393;
2 Bed: 6,890
Quigley Residence (PG only) 4 Bed: 6,616;
2 Bed: 7,140
Troy Village 5/6/7 Bed Ensuite: 5,240; 5/6/7 Bed Standard: 5,162;
3/4 Bed Ensuite: 5,502;
3/4 Bed Standard: 5,850;
2 Bed Ensuite: 6,720
Groody Village 5/6/7 Bed: 5,502;
3/4 Bed: 5,358;
2 Bed: 6,120

Facilities offered by the on-campus villages include kitchen, launderette, Wi-Fi connection, bike storage, bathrooms, cable television, full maintenance service, gym and swimming pool, common room, etc.

University of Limerick Admissions 

The students are required to follow up the below mentioned steps will make an application to University of Limerick:

Application Portal: UL Online Application Portal
Application Fees: 35 EUR
Application Deadlines: UG & PG: 1 July 2023
Supporting Documents:

  • Certified Transcripts From Previously Attended Institutions
  • Copy Of Birth Certificate Or Passport
  • Medical Documentation
  • CV or Resume
  • Two Letters of Recommendations
  • English Language Proficiency Test Scores

English Language Proficiency Test Scores 

Tests Minimum Scores
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0+ in each component
TOEFL 580 (PBT), 90 (IBT)
Duolingo 110
ETAPP Grade C1
PTE Academic 61 with 59+ in all sections

University of Limerick Cost of Attendance 

Tuition Fees 

The details tuition fees of the top programs offered by University of Limerick is tabulated below:

Programs Tuition fees (in EUR)
Undergraduate Programs 16,794
BSc Nursing 25,212
MSc Financial Services 14,512
MSc Human Resource Management 14,512
MSc Public Health 12,240
MSc In Nursing Studies 14,418
Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering 15,044
MSc Mechanical Engineering 15,044

Cost of Living

The estimated cost of living for one academic year (9 months) at UL is:

Expenses Cost in EUR
Campus Accommodation 4,913
Books & Supplies 450
Food 2,700
Immigration Registration Fees 300
Health Insurance 500
Miscellaneous 2,300-2,500

University of Limerick Scholarships

University of Limerick offers a myriad of financial aid to international students to support their educational expenses. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit only. Indians students are eligible for a limited number of scholarships.

Details of the scholarships awarded to Indian students by University of Limerick a tabulated below:

Scholarship Name Award Value (in EUR)
Kemmy Business School Scholarship (UG) Tuition waiver of 4,279
Faculty of Science & Engineering;
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Science;
Faculty of Education and Health Science Scholarships
Tuition waiver of 1,500
Kemmy Business School Scholarship (PG) 1,500 or 4,000 tuition fee waiver
Faculty Of Science in Engineering Scholarships 2,000 or 4,000 tuition fee waiver
Faculty Of Arts, Humanities and Social Science Scholarship 2,000 tuition fee waiver
Faculty Of Education and Health Science Scholarship 1,000 tuition fee waiver

University of Limerick Alumni 

Till date, University of Limerick has produced 81,000 alumni. UL Alumni Association supports students by organising career development events, advice sessions and many more. Some of the notable alumni of University of Limerick are

  • Lynne Cantwell, Irish rugby union player
  • Jimmy Deenihan, Irish politician
  • Tom French, poet,
  • Eoin reddan, rugby player
  • Nika Gilauri, Georgian politician

University of Limerick Placements

Over 2000 UG and PG students are placed annually under cooperative education programs with a network of over 1600 employers from top companies. A six-eight month placement is compulsory for every student as it accounts for 60 academic credits. The cooperative education program is the largest undergraduate placement program in Europe.

Some of the highest paying salaries of UL graduates are tabulated below:

Degree Average salary (in USD)
Executive MBA 85,000
Masters in Management 77,000
Doctorate 72,000
Bachelor of Science 68,000
Masters of Arts 64,000

A recent survey has revealed that University of Limerick is voted as Ireland's most popular university with a student satisfaction rating of over 85%. University of Limerick has one of the world’s most innovative research centres in its campus. With a 97% graduate employment rate, UL is one of the finest when it comes to employability.

FAQs

Ques. How much application fee do I need to pay for applying to University of Limerick?

Ans. All the students applying to UG and PG courses need to pay €35 application processing fee. Application fee is compulsory for all the students

Ques. Is Limerick a good university?

Ans. Limerick university is recognised globally for its high-quality education and research excellence. It is ranked #511–520 in QS global world rankings 2023. The university offers UG and PG programs in a wide range of academic areas like business, science, engineering, arts and humanities.

Ques. Are the English proficiency test scores mandatory for admission?

Ans. For international students, English language proficiency test scores are mandatory. The university accepts TOEFL, IELTS, PTE academic, duolingo test scores. The students require a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score to get accepted into the university.

Ques. When should I apply for University of Limerick accommodation?

Ans. The deadline of accommodation applications at University of Limerick is March 31, 2023. The students are advised to apply prior to the deadline dates as the accommodation is not guaranteed to all the students.

Ques. How many campuses does University of Limerick have?

Ans. University of Limerick operates in only one campus that is located in Ireland. All the accommodation options are available on that campus.

Ques. Are international students offered any financial aid by the University of Limerick?

Ans. International students are offered a wide range of financial assistance in the form of reduction in tuition fee by the university of Limerick. Most of the scholarships are awarded on merit basis only.

University of Limerick Program Fees & Deadlines

ProgramImportant DatesFeesExams ScoreAction
Application Deadline (10th Jul 2023)
EUR 24,500/Yr
EUR 24,500 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 61
Application Deadline (10th Jul 2023)
EUR 15,505/Yr
EUR 15,505 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 61
Application Deadline (10th Jul 2023)
EUR 17,124/Yr
EUR 17,124 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 61
Application Deadline (10th Jul 2023)
EUR 13,965/Yr
EUR 13,965 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 61
Application Deadline (1st Feb 2023)
Late Application Deadline (1st May 2023)
EUR 19,320/Yr
EUR 19,320 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 61
M.Arch
2 years
Application Deadline (10th Jul 2023)
EUR 16,148/Yr
EUR 16,148 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 61

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University of Limerick Ratings

Based on 9 Students Rating

7.5 out of 10
8.9/10Academic
8.4/10Accommodation
8.6/10Faculty
9.8/10Infrastructure
7.4/10Placement
9.0/10Social Life

University of Limerick Reviews


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9 Reviews Found

Overview

I have chosen this university because this is one of the top universities of Ireland with so much facilities and I have gone through various researches as well so I found this university to be good for me.

Fees

When I entered it was around 40,500 as tuition but due to my good grades I got some scholarship which I had to pay around 8 lakhs 20 thousand.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Overview

There are various websites like Study in Ireland. There are Facebook groups like Study in Ireland with respect to the particular year. There are various consultants on the groups and they also help us. They don't charge any fees.

Fees

?14,750

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 8/10

SD

Overview

Affordable cost of living and low tuition fees. The content of the program was perfect for me.

Fees

13500 Euros is the program fee.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 5/10

Overview

I chose the institute because of the good reviews as well as because it was recommended by my agent.

Fees

13500 was the tuition but I got some scholarship off and ended up paying 9000 euros

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 10/10

KP
6.5 /10

Overview

It's a high-ranked University and kya the only university of offer this course. Environment is really good. Supportive university

Fees

€15000 approx

academic: 8/10
faculty: 7/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 7/10

SH
7.0 /10

Overview

Back then, it was the only university in Ireland offering courses in project management. In Europe, there are very few countries that are English speaking so selected Ireland.

Fees

11500 euros is the program fee.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 7/10

Overview

It ranks number one for international student experience in Ireland and also ranks first for campus life. It is in a safe city with lots of international crowd. The campus is very safe and has all things that you need. The course I wanted was offered in this university with an educational trip to Vietnam (different for every batch) and the overall cost was very affordable.

Fees

Around 11,000 euros

academic: 8/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 5/10

Overview

I was offered a generous scholarship and the fees was also manageable.

Fees

€14,000

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 7/10

Overview

The University of Limerick is ranked at No. 4 in Ireland and the campus placement is also remarkable. The other institutes and colleges are not that much recognised for this Course which is basically the MSc in International Business.

Fees

My tuition fee fro this course was around 14000 euros but I got the 25% scholarship so it costed me around 11000 euros.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10

University of Limerick Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
University of Limerick India UG ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Bhajan Lal ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
TU Dublin Centenary ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per student$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per student$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Gyandhan ScholarshipScholarship per student$1,222Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based

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University of Limerick Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Graduate
GRE updated303.6---

Attendance Cost

€17,449

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
€17,449 / Year
Post Graduate Program
€12,166 / Year

University of Limerick Campus Location


+353-61-202700
Telephone
Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
Address

Nearby This Campus

  • Hospital
  • Bus Station
  • Shopping Mall
  • Super Market
  • Book Store
  • Airport

Hospital

UL Medical Centre0.03 km
Castletroy Park Medical Centre0.72 km
Kilmurry Medical Centre1.34 km
Blackrock clinic1.88 km
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Shopping Mall

Castletroy Shopping Centre1.46 km
Castletroy Farmers Market1.54 km
Parkway Retail Park1.94 km
Eastway Plaza2.42 km
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Book Store

Quay Books3.73 km
Tony Clarke School Books and Stationery3.80 km
Knock Religious Books3.81 km
Phil's Bookshop3.83 km
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Bus Station

Stables University of Limerick0.18 km
Limerick (UL)0.27 km
Dromore0.30 km
Plassey Park Road Sportsfield0.32 km
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Super Market

SuperValu Castletroy Limerick1.56 km
Tesco Express2.68 km
Ryan's Foodstore2.91 km
Taste Of Europe - Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian, Polish Food Shop in Limerick city3.44 km
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Airport

Shannon Airport23.99 km
Galway Airport73.94 km
Inisheer Aerodrome76.57 km
Inishmaan Aerodrome81.44 km
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● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary

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