The University of Limerick has announced that, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, a limited number of scholarships to the value of €2,000 each will be available to mature students.  As a result, the University has extended its closing date for receipt of applications under its mature student entry scheme to the 1st May 2012. 

Anne Hickey, Admissions Officer, said “One of the main considerations for mature students, particularly in the current economic climate, is the costs involved in going to University.  The availability of these new scholarships is a factor that may contribute to the decision to go to college.”

Undergraduate programmes are available in many areas, including arts & humanities, business, science, engineering, education and health sciences.  Details on these programmes are available from www.ul.ie/courses

Most mature students are not expected to pay tuition fees under the HEA Free Fees Initiative once they satisfy the criteria under the scheme.  There are a number of financial supports available to mature students which can contribute to other costs such as the registration, examination and student services fee.  Details on the free fees initiative and the range of other financial supports available to mature students are outlined at www.studentfinance.ie.

Further information on the mature application process, including an application form, is available to download from admissions.ul.ie or by contacting:
Admissions Office
University of Limerick
Limerick
Telephone 061 202015
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The University is also taking applications to the Mature Student Access Certificate course.  This is a one-year pre-degree course specifically for mature students, who, because of financial, social or cultural circumstances did not have an opportunity to further their education. It is delivered Monday to Friday from 10.00am - 3.00pm over the academic year. The course offers the opportunity to learn /refresh key learning skills such as study skills, computer skills and maths and introduces foundation level degree subjects in one of business studies, electronic and computer technology, engineering, humanities or science.  On successful completion of the course, students may progress on to undergraduate studies.  The closing date for receipt of applications is also the 1st May 2012.

Further information and application material is available from www.ul.ie/mso/ or by contacting
Mature Student Office
University of Limerick,
Co. Limerick
Telephone: 061 202735
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