Who we are
University of Limerick (UL) sits in the Wild Atlantic Gateway city of Limerick on Ireland’s west coast.
It is home to over 19,000 students, including more than 3,300 international students each year.
UL offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering.
Real-world connections
>2000
Students in paid
or semi-paid
placements annually
15%
above national
average employment
rate for UL graduates
85%
satisfaction
rate as Ireland’s
largest Erasmus+
programme
Our campus
University of Limerick sits on a 130‑hectare riverside campus, stretching along the picturesque River Shannon and offering one of the most scenic university settings in Ireland.
The river runs through the heart of the campus, creating natural walking routes, peaceful green spaces and a sense of openness that sets UL apart.
Located in Limerick’s Wild Atlantic Gateway, the campus blends modern architecture with expansive parkland, giving students and staff a unique balance of city access and nature-filled calm.
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Our research
UL offers flexible online programmes designed with industry to support upskilling and reskilling.
The campus is also home to leading research centres and the Nexus Innovation Centre, an entrepreneurial hub where researchers and start-ups collaborate and grow.
Innovation and excellence
4,531
research collaborations
in 141 countries
(since 2019)
Top 50% globally
in 175 research
topics
35
research institutes
and centres
Sustainability at the core
UL is committed to sustainability and was the first university in Ireland to develop a dedicated Sustainability Framework.
The university has identified key challenges and is focused on making a meaningful, measurable impact locally and globally.
UN Sustainable Development goals (SDG) Impact
76th
overall in
THE Impact Rankings
2025
20th
for SDG 10:
Reduced Inequalities
24th
for SDG8:
Decent Work and
Economic Growth
Ireland’s sporting campus
UL has earned the title 'Ireland’s Sporting Campus', offering top‑class facilities including the country’s first altitude training centre, an Olympic-sized pool, and the National Strength and Conditioning Centre.
Its network of 3G all‑weather pitches is the largest artificial grass development in Europe.
The UL Sports Arena alone welcomes over 700,000 visitors a year.
Home of high performance
50 metre
Olympic-size
swimming pool
National base for
high‑performance
swimmers.
35,000 m²
of synthetic grass pitches
1,750 spectators
An arena equipped
for showcasing talent
A community for all
Whether you're a student discovering your path or a staff member shaping future generations, UL offers a community that values creativity, collaboration and personal growth.
Its blend of excellent facilities, beautiful surroundings and a warm, inclusive culture ensures that UL is not just a place to study or work, but a place to feel at home.
