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University of Limerick

📍 Limerick, Ireland · 129 courses · from 7,500 EUR

Est. 1972
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Overview

What the institution is and what it is known for.

The University of Limerick (UL) located in Limerick, Ireland, was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and became a university by statute in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act, 1989. The university was the first university established since the foundation of the State in 1922, followed later the same day by the establishment of Dublin City University. The University of Limerick (UL) is an independent, internationally focused university with over 11,000 students and 1,313 staff. The University has a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL offers 72 undergraduate programmes and 103 taught postgraduate programmes across four faculties: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Education and Health Sciences; Kemmy Business School; and Science and Engineering. The university is situated on a splendid riverside campus of over 131 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. The University of Limerick campus is located 5 km from Limerick city centre and 20 km from Shannon International Airport.

Why students choose it

  • ✓single intake
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Programs

129 course(s) published here, with fees and entry scores.

Bachelor of Architecture

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

19,123 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in European Studies

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in International Business

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and New Media

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in Law and Accounting

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Business Studies

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Bachelor of Education in Languages

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus)

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

11,423 EURper year

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

English3 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

20,900 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems

English3 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Equine Science

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

26,900 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Mental Health)

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

26,900 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

15,358 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

24,416 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

Bachelor of Science in Technology Management

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

21,000 EURper year

BSc in Cyber Security and IT Forensics

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

16,400 EURper year

Computer Science Common Entry

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

20,900 EURper year

Engineering (Common Entry)

English4 year(s)Intake: September, October

Undergraduate Entry Requirements • An equivalent qualification to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A levels (UK system). • Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Second…

22,596 EURper year
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Key dates

When each intake closes. Dates move — we confirm them before filing.

ProgramIntakeApply byScholarshipPaymentCAS / visa
All programs
Undergraduate
Sep 202701 Feb 2027———
ℹ️ Central Applications Office (cao.ie) normal closing date for undergraduate courses starting September 2027: 17:00 on 1 February 2027; the late line opens 5 March 2027 with a surcharge and only where places remain. Irish postgraduate routes are run by each institution — https://www.cao.ie
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Admission

The paperwork, the entry rules and what they cost.

Entry and costs

Interview
Not required
Medium of instruction
English test required
Living cost
Precisely how much you will need will vary depending on where you are studying in Ireland, on the type of accommodation

How a file moves

  1. Check your profileShare your marksheets and English score with a counsellor; we shortlist the intakes you actually qualify for.
  2. Put the documents togetherThe mandatory ones above, translated and attested where the institution asks for it.
  3. We apply and follow upThe application is filed on your behalf and every question from the university is tracked here in the portal.
  4. Offer, deposit, visaAccept the offer, pay the deposit, and we build the visa file around the deadlines above.
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Facilities

What is on campus.

  • ✓The oldest is Plassey Village, situated opposite the university's main gate.
  • ✓Kilmurry Village is the second oldest student village and is located in the east of the…
  • ✓Dromroe Villageis located on the south bank of the River Shannon.
  • ✓Thomond Village comprised the first university buildings to be located on the north bank…
  • ✓Cappavilla Village is the newest student village, in close proximity to the new Health…
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Location

Where the campus sits and how to find it.

University of Limerick

📍 Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

  • 🏠National Technological Park Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
  • 💶Precisely how much you will need will vary depending on where you are studying in Ireland, on the type of accommodation
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Fees, deadlines and entry rules shown here are the ones our counsellors work from. The institution can change them at any intake, so we confirm the live figures directly before an application is filed.