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University of Limerick

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International

University of Limerick: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    University of Limerick is a public research university in Ireland. It suits students who want a public university in a smaller Irish city and are comfortable checking course details directly with the university because programme information is not included here.

  2. What you can study

    University of Limerick is a public research university. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm the subjects and degrees offered on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check entry requirements, document rules, and any programme-specific conditions on the website. If you need details such as deadlines, English language requirements, or whether a course accepts international applicants, confirm them with admissions before you submit.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Limerick will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it for the course you want. Before applying, check visa steps, fee payment rules, accommodation options, and whether your chosen programme has any extra document or language requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Ireland has 28 universities in total, so this institution sits in a relatively small national university sector. As a public research university, it is one option among that group, but you should compare course availability, admission conditions, and costs directly because those are the deciding factors for an international applicant.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Limerick

What type of institution is University of Limerick?

It is a public research university.

Where is University of Limerick located?

It is in Limerick, Ireland.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.ul.ie/

How many universities are there in Ireland?

There are 28 universities in Ireland.

Overview

University of Limerick (UL) is a public research university in Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 1972, as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, it became a university in September 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989. It was the first university established since Irish independence in 1922, followed by the establishment of Dublin City University.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Ireland.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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