University of Limerick is Ireland's youngest university, founded in 1972 on a riverside campus in Munster. It's best known for its co-operative education programme — one of Europe's longest-running, placing students in paid work placements. Graduates are consistently ranked among the most job-ready in Ireland.
Limerick, Ireland
Top 601–800 — QS World University Rankings 2025
Top 5 in Ireland — Times Higher Education 2024
93% employed or in further study within 12 months
AACSB-accredited Kemmy Business School — top 6% globally
Over 4,000 students on paid placement each year
MSc International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
LLB Law
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Human Resource Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Co-operative education programme — students complete a paid 8-month work placement as part of their degree.
AACSB-accredited Kemmy Business School — among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.
Ireland's largest purpose-built university campus — set on 130 hectares along the River Shannon.
Strong ties with multinationals in Limerick — including Johnson & Johnson, Dell, and Regeneron.
Engineering and tech graduates are regularly hired by Dell, Apple, and Johnson & Johnson in Limerick.
Business graduates enter finance, consulting, and HR roles across Ireland and the EU.
Law graduates qualify through the King's Inns or Law Society of Ireland after completing the degree.
93% of UL graduates are employed or in postgraduate study within one year of finishing.
Undergrad
Rolling — typically closes July
Postgrad
Rolling — apply by June for September start
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling — select programmes only
UL's campus sits on the banks of the River Shannon, with a sports arena, medical centre, and over 50 student clubs on site.
Limerick city is 15 minutes away by bus. It has a low cost of living compared to Dublin, a growing tech sector, and a direct train to Cork and Galway.
Offer letter from UL required
Proof of funds: ~€7,000 minimum
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Irish student visa (non-EEA students)
Private health insurance required
Register with GNIB within 90 days of arrival
