FAQs

Students enrolled on a degree programme are allowed to undertake an internship where this forms part of their course

Students have to be studying in Ireland on a full time undergraduate or postgraduate programme before they are permitted to work in the country.

Study Abroad students are not permitted to work in Ireland.

Please note that the information below is for guideline purposes only. Students should familiarise themselves with the Immigration Guidelines for Degree Students

International students that hold an immigration stamp 2 are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the university term. During the holiday period students can work on a full time basis – up to 40 hours per week. This means you can work for 20 hours per week during term time or full-time (up to 40 hours) during June, July, August and September and between 15th December and 15th January. 

The Graduate scheme enables non-EEA third level graduates to remain in Ireland for period of time after they have graduated from their respective course. During this period of time they can seek employment and work in Ireland without an employment permit.  Entry to the scheme is facilitated by application and the start of the scheme is based on the official receipt of exam results. For a full explanation of the scheme and requirements, please visit the INIS website - http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Student%20Pathway 

Twelve Month Graduate Scheme
This scheme is open to a non-EEA student who has acquired an Honours Degree i.e. level 8 on the National Framework of Qualification from an Irish third level educational institution.

Twenty Four Month Graduate Scheme
This scheme is open to a non-EEA student who has acquired a Masters Degree, a Post-Graduate Diploma or a Doctorate Degree, i.e. a qualification from level 9 – 10 on the National Framework of Qualification from an Irish third level educational institution.

Applying for the Graduate Scheme
It is important to note that third level graduates are not automatically included on this scheme, i.e. individuals must apply for entry on to the scheme. Applications may be made at the applicant’s local Garda Síochána registration office.

Application Documents Required

• An original letter signed by the College Registrar (on the headed paper of the College) stating that the applicant has completed the course of study satisfactorily and the date results were made available. This can be requested from the UL international Office here.
• Current passport.
• Existing IPR ( formerly GNIB) Card
• Medical Insurance for the 12 months.
• Official UL transcripts.
• A payment of €300 by credit/debit card (cash not accepted).

Application Fees
The normal fees for the issuing of Certificates of Registration will apply to this Scheme.

Permission to remain
Persons who qualify under this scheme will be granted Stamp 1G for a 12 month period starting on the date upon which the person receives their exam results. The purpose of the permission to remain under this Scheme is to seek employment and gain a Hosting Agreement, Green Card or Work Permit. After 12 months, you may be eligible for the Green Card or Work Permit Scheme. This permission is granted by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Innovation. Check their website at https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/ and see http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/

Conditions
A person granted an extension to their permission to remain in the State under the Graduate Scheme shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:
• Will be allowed to work for up to 40 hours per week without an employment permit
• Will not engage in self employment or operate a business in the State 

It is important to note the following:
A student can only avail of the Third Level Graduate Scheme once. 
Once a student has availed of the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme they are not permitted to re-enter full time education and to be registered as a student at the end of this period.

Expiry
This scheme shall automatically expire after a period of 12 months for those with an undergraduate qualification, 24 months for those with a postgraduate qualification. 

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Take a look at the videos to see what the on campus accommodation looks like: Acccommodation video

As soon as you have received your offer letter and student number you can apply for Campus Residences. Students can apply directly at www.studentliving.ul.ie. Here you will need to register an account, please make a note of your log in details for future transactions.

Students can only apply once they have received their student numbers.To confirm your booking you will be requested to pay a €50 booking fee. Further details regarding rent and deposits are available http://www.studentliving.ul.ie/index.jsp?p=116&n=124. Please contact accommodaton@ul.ie should you have any questions.

On-campus accommodation is in apartment style housing in one of the 6 campus villages or off campus rented accommodation close to the University.  All six residential villages at University of Limerick are self-catering. We provide all cooking facilities and inventory.  While kitchen/living areas are shared with a maximum of 7 others, all study bedrooms are private.  While some villages offer shared bathrooms (maximum 4 sharing) our apartment residences offer en-suite facilities for those who wish to have their own toilet/shower.  For further information on each of the student villages please go to our accommodation website. 

Housing off campus is found in housing estates located near to the university campus. Popular estates include: College Court, Millford Grange, Oaklawns, The Orchards, Briarfield and Curragh Birin. In most cases, these properties are privately owned and the student deals directly with the landlord. Usually students are required to sign a lease agreement for an academic year and are required to pay rental fees monthly. Students living in off campus accommodation are responsible for associated bills which are shared with other housemates. When planning to live off-campus, students should budget for: Electricity, Heating oil (if applicable), Weekly refuse collection, Bedding, Inventory, Cable TV or basic TV connection and TV Licence. Please ensure that if living off campus, you insist on a tenancy/rental agreement with your landlord.  Carol Moloney, Accommodation Coordinator is available in the Accommodation Service to assist with your queries and will be happy to advise students on all options available.
Accommodation Service Opening Hours    
Monday – Friday        09:00 - 17:00
Contact:                     Carol Moloney, Accommodation Coordinator
Tel:                              +353-61-202331
Email:                          carol.moloney@ul.ie

The University subscribes to HousingAnywhere, a platform for letting out and renting accommodation which can be accessed at www.HousingAnywhere.com.

This is allowed on a case by case basis and normally students can defer their offer one time.  After this they may be required to go through the application process again.

Fill in and return the course acceptance form that you received with the offer letter and pay your acceptance deposit of 600 Euro.  The form can be posted to the International Education Division, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland or a scanned copy can be sent to international@ul.ie

You need to contact the International Office who will then contact the Course Leader to see if this is acceptable.

A scanned copy of your offer letter is sent via email along with the course acceptance form and details on how to pay tuition fees.  You will also receive a copy of the Pre-Arrival Handbook. 

Contact the International Office.

If you would like to decline your offer you should email the International Office to confirm this.

The International Education Division should be informed  as soon as possible if you are not able to arrive in time for orientation.  IED will then contact the course leader to find out if it’s acceptable for a student to arrive late.

Yes UL work with a number of agents in different countries. Check your home country for more details.

Applicants must use the online application system to apply for graduate programmes. To apply online, you need to select the postgraduate programme you are interested in from the online postgraduate prospectus.  An application fee of €35 (electronic transfer) or €40 (Cheque/Bank Draft) will apply.  This fee allows you to apply for two graduate programmes in one online application. At the time of applying applicants must upload their educational documents.  You are advised to apply early – the closing date for some postgraduate programmes is earlier than July 1st. This is usually highlighted in the online postgraduate prospectus. Students can also contact the International Office for clarification.

Undergraduate students are invited to apply directly to the International Education Division at the University of Limerick. Download an application form and submit along with the documents outlined below. There is no application fee for undergraduate programmes from Non EU countries. 

What to include with your application:

• Certified results for all examinations mentioned on your application form and/or confirmation of the award of your qualification(s)
• Certified English language translation of results
• Evidence of English language proficiency

Scanned copies of your application form and all supporting documents should be returned to International Office by email. Closing date for receipt of complete application forms is the 1st of July for September entry.  We have a rolling application cycle meaning most applicants will receive news on their application within 10-15 working days after they apply.

The closing date is the 1st of July for September entry.  Some postgraduate programmes have an earlier closing date so it’s good practice to check the programme listing on the web for individual postgraduate programmes.

Students can apply to transfer onto a programme but not on a credit transfer basis.  It’s done based on previous academic content studied and on a case by case basis in conjunction with the course leader at UL.  Students apply to transfer into Year 2 or 3 but are not allowed transfer onto the final year of an undergraduate programme.

The requirements for the Foundation Certificate are:

• IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5 in any component.

Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted; please contact the International Education Division for advice.