The University of Limerick is highly regarded for conducting leading-edge research in key areas such as information and communication technologies, materials and surface science, biosciences, environment & bioengineering and humanities & social sciences. Research income has increased by 300% in the last five years and the number of PhD students has more than doubled during this period. The strategic plan for the future development of the University includes substantial expansion of research activity and envisages investment of over €130 million on research infrastructure.
In addition to 36 research centres based across the faculties, UL has four world-class centres of excellence. These multidisciplinary research institutes offer an extensive range of graduate research opportunities. The Graduate Research Brochure provides an overview of the research activity within the University from both a faculty and student perspective.
The University offers Structured PhD’s (explore using navigation above) which incorporate a taught element, generic & transferable skills training, and a research element. Students are encouraged to publish their research, and where applicable to develop patent applications and spin-out companies if possible.
Information on Research Degree can be found above, click on the faculty name for a list of programmes. It is imperative that a supervisor is found prior to your application. If a supervisor or project havn’t been sourced, send a CV and covering letter to postgradadmissions@ul.ie with Research Postgraduate in the subject line.
Explore Research Postgraduate Programmes in the Faculties
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Explore Research in ULs Centres of Excellence
MSSI - Materials and Surface Science Institute
LERO - The Irish Software Engineering Centre
ISKS - Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society