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University of Limerick

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Overview

Established in 1972, the University of Limerick is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Limerick (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Limerick. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, University of Limerick (UL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Irish higher education institution. University of Limerick (UL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Limerick's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Limerick's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Limerick' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Limerick's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Ollscoil Luimnigh
Acronym UL
Founded 1972
Motto Eagna Chun Gnímh
Wisdom in action
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of Limerick general video presentation.

University Location

Address
Limerick
V94 DPY6 County Limerick
Ireland
University of Limerick's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Limerick Phone Number +353 (61) 202 700
University of Limerick Fax Number +353 (61) 330 316

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Limerick's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Limerick's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Limerick's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Limerick.

University of Limerick: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Limerick's admission information.

University of Limerick's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Limerick's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Limerick a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Limerick's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Limerick's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Limerick has more than 2900 international students.

University of Limerick's Admission Office Admission Office

University of Limerick
Limerick
(61) 202 015


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Limerick.

University of Limerick's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Limerick has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Limerick's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Limerick's Control Type Control Type

University of Limerick is a public higher education institution.


University of Limerick's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Limerick is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Limerick's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Limerick's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Limerick does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Limerick's main facilities:


University of Limerick's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Limerick's Library


University of Limerick's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Limerick's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Limerick's main services:


University of Limerick's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Limerick's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Limerick's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of Limerick's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Limerick's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Limerick's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Limerick is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Skills of Ireland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Limerick's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Limerick 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Limerick's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Limerick's Facebook page University of Limerick's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Limerick's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Limerick's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Limerick's YouTube channel University of Limerick's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Limerick's Instagram page University of Limerick's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Limerick's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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