Ranked among the top 100 Young Universities in the World, as well as 35th globally for Research Impact by the Times Higher Education, the University of Limerick (UL) has grown over the years to become one of Ireland’s best universities.
The university, which was founded in 1972, has a diverse student body of 15,000 students, including 2,500 international students. It consists of four faculties, the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Science and Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
The university was ranked 51st in Europe for its quality of teaching in the 2019 Times Higher Education rankings. Students will benefit from small class sizes, a focus on relevant industry related projects, as well as the university’s approachable faculty. Students are encouraged to participate in various activities, which are organised by over 90 clubs and societies on the university’s campus.
Ireland is constantly ranked among the world’s top ten safest nations. The university is situated on a huge parkland campus and has 24-hour on-site campus security. In addition, Limerick is an affordable and accessible place for students, with a low cost of living. There are also funding opportunities for international students who pursue postgraduate programmes at the university, with scholarships of up to EUR 4,000 available.
UL has Ireland’s highest graduate employment rate, with 97% of students having found work within six months of their graduation in 2018. It also has the largest work placement programme when compared with all other universities in Ireland, as well as the biggest international exchange programme.