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

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

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 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:

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 

University of Limerick Cost of Attendance 

Tuition Fees 

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

Cost of Living

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

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:

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:

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.