University of Limerick

About University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL – Ollscoil Luimnigh), established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education and granted full university status in 1989, is an internationally renowned, award-winning research university located along both banks of Ireland's majestic River Shannon. Home to over 18,000 students from more than 100 countries, UL is widely acclaimed as the pioneer of Co-operative Education in Europe, placing over 2,000 students annually with leading global employers (including tech, aeronautical, pharma, and financial giants). Ranked among the top 425 universities worldwide by QS (#421) with a prestigious 5-Star QS excellence rating, UL is consistently voted #1 in Ireland for Student Experience and Best Student Campus. The university's expansive 367-acre parkland campus at Castletroy features world-class architectural landmarks, including the iconic 350-metre Living Bridge, the Bernal Institute for Materials and Surface Science, the world-renowned Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, the Glucksman Library with automated book retrieval (ARC), and the UL Sport Arena boasting Ireland's first Olympic 50m swimming pool. Furthermore, the Kemmy Business School (KBS) holds the coveted 'Triple Crown' of international business school accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), placing it within the top 1% of business schools worldwide. International graduates benefit directly from Ireland's Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G) post-study work visa in a thriving regional innovation hub home to over 80 IDA Ireland multinational employers.