Semester at University of Limerick

Broaden your horizons (River Shannon, King John’s Castle) at the University of Limerick!

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Scholarships up to €1000 are available

Live and learn as part of a buzzing campus community in this renowned university in the mid-west of Ireland.

Surround yourself with pioneering research facilities and sports people in the University of Limerick (UL).

Why do over 3,000 international students choose UL every year? If you have ambitious academic goals and deep curiosity about Ireland life, it has a compelling offering. UL is a world-class university dedicated as much to international education as to the study and support of Irish culture, art, dance and sport.

Then there’s UL’s award-winning campus. With state-of-the-art facilities, six purpose-built student villages, the country’s best sports complex and beautiful parkland grounds, the campus has been built and continually improved with student needs and community in mind.

Come to UL for the innovation and research, international flavour and proud sporting traditions.

International students answer the question: Why choose UL?

At A Glance

Semester at University of Limerick

Semester Dates

Fall: Late August-mid December

Spring: Early January-mid-May

*These are semester start dates, not dates of arrival. Please talk to an advisor for arrival dates and airfare booking.

Duration

1 semester - 2 semesters

Apply By

Autumn and AY: 15 May

Spring: 15 October

Fees

€16,750

What's included?

Airfare, mandatory international health insurance, supplies for classes, visa costs, in-country transportation and spending money aren’t included.

Application fee

€95 Non refundable

Commitment fee

€500 Non refundable

Scholarship

GPA REquirement

up to €1000

3.0

About University of Limerick (UL)

The University of Limerick is an independent, globally connected university based in the west of Ireland. UL became a university in 1989 and has consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 young universities. It welcomes 15,000 students annually and is known for its focus on international education, with a third of all UL undergrads spending a semester abroad, and a 17% international student population.

UL is progressive, future-focused, and one of the world’s top Green campuses. It prides itself on modern and pioneering facilities. UL’s new library is one of the most digitally advanced in the world with a 10-meter high book vault and robotic crane that allows students to retrieve a book from thousands of drawers at the touch of a button. You’ll find Ireland’s first, and only, academic Flight Simulator here.

UL supports research excellence that has a demonstrable impact for communities, economies, society and culture. Six major research and innovation centres have their home on campus and work closely with PhD students, including the Bernal Institute, lero, HRI and Nexus.

UL Academics

UL has five main departments (known as faculties); the Kemmy Business School; Science & Engineering; Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Education & Health Sciences; and the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance. Each school boasts state-of-the-art facilities and offers hands-on experience. Teaching and learning is research-led, with a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the future.

If you are a Business major or considering classes in it, you’ll be pleased to know the Kemmy Business School has AACSB accreditation – putting it among the top 5% of international business schools. Over 50 programmes are accredited by professional bodies.

In Science & Engineering, there is a particular research focus in the areas of materials, advanced manufacturing, software, and applied mathematical sciences.

Those studying sport, physical education or sports science may already be aware that UL is responsible for some of the leading research in these areas. UL students use the latest sports performance analysis techniques in these programmes, including cryotherapy research and an on-campus altitude training centre.

What can I study?

UL has a well-established international programme, and there are over 1,000 classes for international students to choose from each semester. You can pick classes across departments and outside of your major, though some may have academic prerequisites. You also have two weeks to try out your classes, with the option of switching if timetables allow.

Each class, known as a module, is taught during one academic semester and usually earns 6 ECTS credits. A normal course load is five modules, so you are expected to earn 30 ECTS credits each semester, the equivalent of 18 US credits.

Below are some of the most popular majors. If you don’t see yours, don’t worry just ask us.

Accounting
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Biology
Business
Communications
Data Analytics
Economics
Engineering
Health Sciences

History
Journalism
International Business
Irish Studies
Marketing
Music
Physical Education
Political Sciene
Psychology
Sociology

UL has two academic semesters. Semester 1 (Fall semester) is from September to mid-December, while Semester 2 (spring semester) is from late January to late May.

UL Campus Life

UL campus is one of the most scenic in the world and is probably what you picture when you think of Ireland. Set on 148 hectares of green parkland, with the River Shannon running right through it, the campus has its own trails, fountains and ruins to explore as well as distinctive places to hang out like the Living Bridge and UL Pontoon. On-campus purpose-built student villages, 16 restaurants, the concert hall, and expansive sports facilities all combine to create a community feeling. There are over 80 active clubs and societies to get involved in, from archery to wind sports to tea appreciation. There’s always a packed calendar of on-campus events from free lunchtime concerts to the International Festival. The campus is just a 20 minute drive from Limerick City and its famous nightlife.

A fun video of UL International Students talking about their impressions of Ireland ahead of St Patrick’s Day

International students talk about their experiences in UL (and why you have no excuse not to!)

Why Limerick?

Limerick was founded by the Vikings over a thousand years ago. A walk around the city today is a lesson in living history. Walk around the magnificent King John’s Castle or St. Mary’s Cathedral, which both date back to the 12th century, and then the Hunt Museum with its extensive collection of antiques.

Limerick city has plenty of festivals, live music, theatres, and outdoor markets to fill your weekend. It was the European City of Sport 2011 and watching a rugby match in the famous Thomond Park is a must-do.

Limerick is a great base to explore the rest of Ireland. The first thing you can tick off your bucket list is the Cliffs of Moher, just 80 minutes from UL. Other areas that demand to be seen are the astounding Ring of Kerry, the Burren and the Wild Atlantic Way.

The capital city of Dublin is two hours away with a bus that leaves straight from campus.

What's Included:

Pre-departure advising and guidance
Tuition and registration fees
Student residence or apartment near campus
Airport transfer on arrival (from Shannon Airport only)
In-country orientation and welcome event
24/7 emergency support hotline
Excursions and cultural activities
Official transcript

Airfare, in-country transportation, materials for class, meals, visa fees and spending money aren’t included.

*A deposit of €500.00 will be required for housing in addition to the programme fees. This will be refunded if there are no damages to your accommodation upon your departure.

Where Will I Live?

Limerick is one of the most affordable cities in Ireland for student living. UL has six purpose-built villages for Irish and international students to live on or very near campus that are just a short walk away. Each village is slightly different, some with terraced houses and some with apartment blocks. All have communal areas and professional management services.

Bedrooms on UL campus accommodation are all private and come with a duvet, pillow, bed linen and WiFi. Accommodation is self-catered, so you’ll cook and hang out in shared kitchen and living spaces with other students. Each village has a dedicated village management team, with an open-door policy to help with any queries. Security Officers are on call 24 hours a day and regularly patrol each residence.

Costs

Application fee: €95 (non-refundable)
Commitment fee: €500
Programme fee: €16,750
Housing deposit: €500 (refundable at the end of the programme)

Terms and Conditions:

All fees are charged in Euro (€).
We are able to accept US financial aid.

Dates

AUTUMN 2024

Arrive to Ireland: 1 September

University orientation: 2-6 September

Classes begin: 09 September

Classes end: 29 November

Exam period*: 7-21 December

Depart Ireland: 22 December

Transcripts**: Late February/March

SPRING 2025

Arrive to Ireland: 19 January

University orientation: 20-24 January

Classes begin: 27 January

Classes end: 25 April

Exam period*: 6-19 May

Depart Ireland: 20 May

Transcripts**: Late June/Jul

*Exams are run very differently in Ireland than what you might be used to. The classes you take may or may not have final exams, and the ones that do can be scheduled at any stage during the exam period. This may mean you have one at the beginning of the period and one at the end with nothing in between. You must remain in Ireland and take all of your exams regardless of any time lapse in between sittings.

** Exam and semester results are not finalised immediately after the semester ends, rather they need to go through a detailed process and system of checks and balances. There is no way to rush official results regardless of when your home university prefers to receive them.

Application Deadlines

Autumn and academic year: 15 May
Spring: 15 October

Scholarships

We offer scholarships up to €1000 off the programme price. They are competitive, so act quickly and apply here now!

The scholarship application has two parts: a one-page essay about how the placement will contribute to your academic and career goals, and a choice of how you might record your internship experience. You can choose to either:

Write a weekly blog.
Submit a weekly video blog.

All scholarship recipients will also be required to:

Submit weekly photos we can use for social media and marketing
Write a testimonial at the end of the programme.

How To Get In Touch

If you want to talk to me about your semester or internship interest, please email me today to set up a call or fill out the Ask an Advisor form

Semester at University of Limerick

Live and learn as part of a buzzing campus community in this renowned university in the mid-west of Ireland.

International students answer the question: Why choose UL?

About University of Limerick (UL)

UL Academics

What can I study?

UL Campus Life

A fun video of UL International Students talking about their impressions of Ireland ahead of St Patrick’s Day

International students talk about their experiences in UL (and why you have no excuse not to!)