University Study in Ireland: University of Limerick (UofM Students)

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, football, and—Limerick's favorite sport—rugby. It is also home to the National Coaching and Training Centre of Ireland, as well as 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 housing villages you can choose from are Plassey, Kilmurray, and Cappavilla. The cost of housing is built into the cost of participation, and you will pay the same amount regardless of which option you are placed in.

Extracurricular activities are plentiful at the University of Limerick. The International Office organizes a number of off campus activities each semester. These include, but are not limited to, a special Thanksgiving dinner in the Fall, organized trips to Dublin, and western Ireland tourist attractions. Many of the 60+ clubs and societies organize day and weekend trips, while 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.

Studying at the University of Limerick will help you:

• augment your 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 4–10 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.

Sustainability Initiatives

The University of Limerick and their Global Office has several sustainability initiatives that you can participate in. The Global Leadership for Sustainable Development program is built specifically for study abroad students, and allows you to work in teams to create and present a project proposal with solutions for real-world issues. You will receive a certificate of completion, as well as a volunteer award from UL's president at the end of the program.

While studying at University of Limerick, you can also take courses in sustainability and environmental science, as well as attend events hosted by UL Student Sustainability.

Faculty and staff at the University of Limerick are accessible and supportive. You will work closely with the International Office at Limerick before and during your 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 you upon arrival.The orientation will provide you with information about campus facilities, clubs, and the Irish educational system. 

• Summer 2025
• Spring 2025
• Fall 2024
• Academic Year 2024–2025

You will receive orientation details from the LAC closer to the program start date.

• Spring 2025
• Fall 2024
• Fall 2024—Nursing
• Academic Year 2024–25
• Summer 2024

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

If you are applying for the Nursing track, please make sure you are selecting University Study in Ireland: U of Limerick—Nursing in the program selection portion of your application.

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 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. You must participate in affiliate organization and partner university programs through the standard Learning Abroad Center application process.

Raeanne (Fall 2023)—Political Science; Media and Information

Allison (Fall 2023)—Nursing

Jaclyn (Fall 2023)—Nursing