University of Limerick

The University is recognised as possessing one of the most spectacular and environmentally sympathetic third-level campuses in the world.

The University of Limerick’s campus has plenty of sports and cultural facilities, such as Ireland’s first Olympic-size swimming pool, an indoor sports arena, a boathouse with a state-of-the-art indoor rowing tank, the 1,100-seat University Concert Hall, the Irish Chamber Orchestra Building, the Irish World Academy and plenty of art collection and sculptures (i.e the National Self-Portrait Collection of Ireland and the Water Colour Society of Ireland Collection).

The campus is located 5 km from Limerick city and 20km from Shannon International Airport.

Nexus Innovation Centre is located at the university, which supports spin-out activity in the region, and is central to the UL Enterprise Corridor which hosts leading R&D companies such as Johnson & Johnson. Adjacent to the University is the National Technology Park (NTP), Ireland’s first science/technology park (263 hectares), which is home to over 80 organizations employing over 3,000 people.

The concept of Cooperative Education in Ireland was developed and implemented by the University of Limerick, which helped more than 2,000 students to find paid and semi-paid work placements annually, of which 30% of these as international placements. Thanks to this, students graduating from UL has many opportunities to find work, with a graduate employment rate of 15% higher than the national average.

With strong links to business and industry, UL excels at translational research which aims to accelerate the practical application of academic research to benefit society. UL houses some of the most innovative and successful research centers in Ireland. The Nexus Innovation Centre is a growing community of international researchers and entrepreneurs which supports new businesses and the creation of jobs.