University Study in Ireland: University of Limerick

The Republic of Ireland’s third-largest city, Limerick, boasts a Norman castle, elegant Georgian buildings, and an active music scene. For performing arts lovers, the University of Limerick is home to the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. For sporting enthusiasts, Limerick offers a wide range of sports from Gaelic games such as hurling and football to Limerick's favorite sport, rugby. It is also home to the National Coaching and Training Centre of Ireland and Ireland’s first 50m Olympic swimming pool.

The University of Limerick is located 5 kilometers outside of town, spanning two banks of the River Shannon. Considered one of Ireland’s most beautiful campuses, the university offers innovative academics, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and vibrant campus life. The house- or apartment-style campus housing complexes are a great source of student social life.

The University of Limerick is known as a technological powerhouse in Ireland and works closely with the nearby National Technology Park of Ireland. The university is also well known for science, humanities, business, and social studies. You may choose from the university’s wide variety of courses in almost every discipline, allowing you to create a broad and diverse curriculum, or further study in your major.

Live on campus with other Irish and international students in apartment-style or shared houses. You will have your own room and share kitchen and bathroom facilities with your flatmates or housemates. Meals are not included, but you can prepare your own meals in the residence villages or dine at the restaurants on campus. The three housing options (all very similar) are included in the program fee.

Extracurricular activities abound at the University of Limerick. The International Office organizes a number of off campus activities each semester. These include a special Thanksgiving dinner in the Fall and organized trips to Dublin and western Ireland tourist attractions. Many of the 60+ clubs and societies organize day and weekend trips. Student residences organize dinners, dances and other activities. Orientation will introduce you to the myriad of opportunities available, as well as facilities and registration procedures.

Students studying at the University of Limerick will:

• augment their cross-cultural understanding through interaction with Irish and international students and community members;
• gain appreciation of the academic culture of the Republic of Ireland and differences between the Irish and US educational systems through direct enrollment;
• gain awareness and appreciation of Irish culture through on-campus accommodation with Irish students, as well as access to a wide range of student organizations and clubs;
• become more self-reliant through immersion in a new culture and separation from familiar structures and surroundings
• become more effective at navigating differences by spending four to ten months of full integration in a foreign academic, cultural, and political climate;
• and experience Irish and international perspectives on academic disciplines through direct enrollment at an Irish host university.

Faculty and staff at the University of Limerick are accessible and supportive. Students work closely with the International Office at Limerick before and during their experience. These advising and support services are designed to help you adjust to a new educational system and integrate into campus life.

The International Office organizes airport pick-up and an orientation for study abroad students upon arrival. You will receive information about campus facilities, clubs and the Irish educational system. 

• Summer 2021
• Fall 2021
• Academic Year 2021-22

Special scholarships are available through the University of Limerick for science, technology, engineering and math majors, as well as dedicated LGBTQ scholarships.

After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received.  Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist. 

Standard Track

Upon initial review of your application, the Learning Abroad Center will send you a link to the University of Limerick's online application system. Create an account there, and upload the items requested. These items include but are not limited to:

• Official transcript
• Course selection information
• Digital passport photograph

Nursing Track

Prior to applying to UL, you will need to upload the below materials. Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you. 

• Application Essay
• Study Abroad Approval from your Academic Adviser
• Practicum Instructor Assessment

All applications to this track will be reviewed together after the April 1st deadline. If you are nominated to the program, the Learning Abroad Center will send you a link to the University of Limerick's online application system. Create an account there, and upload the items requested. These items include but are not limited to:

• Official transcript
• Course selection information
• Digital passport photograph

Affiliate organizations and partner universities will not accept applications from UMTC students without the endorsement of the Learning Abroad Center. Students must participate in affiliate organization and partner university programs through the standard Learning Abroad Center application process.