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This page is for individuals from/residing in other EU countries who wish to undertake a full degree at the University of Limerick.
Information about Erasmus+ and other study abroad and exchange programmes can be found at the International Education Division website.
Detailed information regarding the recognized qualifications from each EU/EFTA country can be found here: Entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA applicants are available via the CAO website.
For each country, the document outlines the recognition of the school leaving examinations. The document also contains details on the recognition of multi-national qualifications including the European Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate.
Understanding the Page for your Country
- Be sure to read the section titled "Understanding the page for each country" on page 10 of this document before navigating to the relevant country page.
- In the table in the section "What is the minimum I need?", for Level 8 courses at the University of Limerick, you should use the "2 H5 required" section.
- To use Tables 1 & 2, details of the specific subject requirements in the Leaving Certificate for each undergraduate course are available from the relevant course page in the Undergraduate Prospectus.
Applicants presenting older qualifications or qualifications not listed in the document should submit a query attaching scanned copies of those qualifications.
All University of Limerick students must have a high level of competence in the English language.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of this competence by achieving the minimum standard in a recognized English language test, as outlined below.
| Examination | Minimum Standard Requirement |
|---|---|
| Matriculation Examinations | From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved |
| Irish Leaving Certificate English | Ordinary Level Grade D or above |
| TOEFL |
580 (paper based) |
| IELTS | Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component |
| ETAPP (English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes) | Grade C1 |
| GCE "O" Level English Language/GCSE English Language | Grade C or above |
| University of Cambridge ESOL |
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| GCE Examination Boards |
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| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic |
Minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59) |
| Oxford English Test | Overall minimum 140. Individual skills 125. |
| Language Cert ESOL | B2 Communicator High Pass with no less than 33 in each skill |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) |
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Be sure to check the entry requirements for your desired course prior to application, as some courses may have different minimum language requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
European Union applicants must apply to the
University of Limerick via the Central Applications Office (CAO)
