Founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education Limerick, the University of Limerick is a public higher education institution, the first established since Irish independence in 1922. It can count on 11.000 full-time undergraduate students, including over 2.400 international students. The university has over 70 student-run clubs and societies. Clubs are supported by their students’ union, the sports department and the arts office. The University of Limerick is ranked fourth in attracting students who attain over 500 points on the Leaving Certificate. Furthermore, it is the only college in Ireland to receive a maximum five stars for its sports facilities.
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University of Limerick (EU/EEA students)
Country
- Ireland
City
- Limerick ,
Founding year
1972
Acceptance rate
55%
Fall semester application deadline
June 1
Spring semester application deadline
November 1
Semester fees (30 ECTS)
From €3000/semester
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Subjects available to free mover students
Accounting & Finance [English]Agriculture & Forestry [English]Architecture [English]Biological Sciences [English]Business & Management Studies [English]Chemistry [English]Computer Science & Information Systems [English]Economics & Econometrics [English]Education & Training [English]Engineering CiviI & Structural [English]Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing [English]English Language & Literature [English]Environmental Sciences [English]History [English]Law [English]Linguistics [English]Mathematics [English]Modern Languages [English]Nursing [English]Performing Arts [English]Physics & Astronomy [English]Politics & International Studies [English]Psychology [English]Social Policy & Administration [English]Sociology [English]Sports-related Subjects [English]Statistics & Operational Research [English]
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General rankings position
QS World University Rankings
531-540°
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
501–600°
Academic Ranking of World Universities
701-800°
Center for World University Rankings
948°
CWTS Leiden Ranking
792°
Eduniversal palmes
3/5
Webometrics
555°
QS World Universities by Subject
Arts & Humanities
401-450°
Engineering and Technology
401-450°
Social Sciences & Management
346°
Business & Management Studies
301-350°
Chemistry
351-400°
Computer Science & Information Systems
351-400°
Education & Training
94°
Engineering Chemical
201-250°
Engineering Electrical & Electronic
401-450°
Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
251-300°
English Language & Literature
151-200°
Law
151-200°
Linguistics
251-300°
Materials Science
301-350°
Mathematics
451-500°
Medicine
351-400°
Nursing
151-170°
Physics & Astronomy
501-550°
Sports-related Subjects
51-100°
