Introduction

The University of Limerick is one of the seven national universities in Ireland and a famous university in Western Europe. It is located on the famous Shannon River in the central and western part of Ireland. Its campus is one of the largest campuses in Europe, integrating pristine natural ecology and modern facilities.

Overview

Number of students: more than 18,000 students, including more than 3,300 international students each year.

Course settings: undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering arts, humanities and social sciences, education and health sciences, science and engineering, and Kemmy Business School.

History and establishment time

The University of Limerick was established in 1972 as the Limerick National Institute of Higher Education. In 1989, it officially became a university in accordance with the University of Limerick Act. It is the first university established in Ireland since its independence in 1922. Later that year, Dublin City University was established.

School strength

Faculty: has about 1,800 Faculty members have rich teaching and research experience and can provide high-quality educational guidance to students.

Research level: The school excels in translational research, aiming to accelerate the practical application of academic research for the benefit of society. It has some of Ireland's most innovative and successful research centers, such as the Nexus Innovation Center, which is a growing international community of researchers and entrepreneurs that supports the establishment of new businesses and the creation of employment opportunities.

Teaching resources: As one of the largest cooperative education programs in Ireland, the school provides students with a wealth of internship and practical opportunities. More than 2,000 students can obtain paid and semi-paid work experience in industrial, commercial and professional fields around the world, which makes the employment rate of University of Limerick graduates 15% higher than the national average.

Institutional nature

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

"Wisdom for Action (Eagna Chun Gnímh)" As the school motto, it emphasizes the combination of knowledge and practice, focuses on cultivating students' innovation ability, practical ability and social responsibility, and is committed to cultivating outstanding talents with global vision and professional quality for the society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Computer science and information technology, engineering, business and management, medicine and health sciences, etc. are competitive in Ireland and even internationally. For example, the National Software Engineering Center of Ireland is located in the University of Limerick. Its School of Engineering has made remarkable teaching and research achievements in professional fields such as electronic engineering and mechanical engineering. The Bachelor of Business Studies program of the Business School is one of the largest programs in Ireland and has obtained international certifications such as AACSB. It enjoys a high reputation in the field of business education.

Key laboratories and research centers: In addition to the Nexus Innovation Center mentioned above, the school also has a number of key laboratories and research centers, such as the Irish World Academy and the National Center for Strength and Regulation. These research institutions have carried out in-depth research in their respective fields and have made important contributions to promoting the development of disciplines and solving practical problems.

Faculty

The school has several colleges, including the School of Art and Design, the School of Built Environment, the School of Business and Humanities, the School of Science, Engineering and IT, and the Liparoli School, covering many subject areas and providing students with a wide range of professional choices.

Ranking

Ranked 501-510 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate courses are approximately between 11,000-17,000 euros/year, and master's degree tuition fees are between 11,000-17,000 euros/year. 12,000-18,000 Euros/year.

Living expenses: In Limerick, the annual living expenses are about 6,000-8,000 Euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

The campus of the University of Limerick is distributed along both sides of the Shannon River, covering an area of ​​137.5 hectares. The campus has unparalleled sports and cultural facilities, including Ireland's first Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor sports field, boathouse equipped with the most advanced indoor rowing pool, university concert hall with 1,100 seats, Irish Chamber Orchestra Building, etc. There are also student dormitories, restaurants and other living facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.