To spend a semester or year at the University of Limerick as a Visiting Student, you can apply through your home college’s Study Abroad office or through an approved study abroad programme provider.
The applications for Spring 2024 are now open.
What documents will I need to provide?
To apply for the Study Abroad Programme you will need to provide:
- Current official undergraduate degree transcript.
- Copy of your passport (photo page).
- English language certificate (if English is not your first language).
Entry Requirements
Students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.9 from their current home university.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide a language test:
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CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) B2.
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TOEFL 550 (paper-based) 210 (computer-based) / 80 (internet-based).
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IELTS (minimum overall score of 6.0).
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The minimum requirement for Duolingo English Test (DET) is a score of 110.
The applications for Spring 2024 are now open.

Autumn 2024 Semester Applications (Closed)

Full Year 2024/5 Applications (Closed)
Application Deadlines
(Applications Open) Spring 2024 Semester: Closing on 1st November 2023
(Applications closed, opening in mid-February 2024) Autumn 2024 & Full Year 2024/5: Closing 1st June 2024
Useful Documents
- Online Application Guide
- Spring 2024 Module Booklet - Study Abroad students can ONLY choose modules from the Spring 2024 Module Booklet
Check List
- Approval received from the home university.
- Current official undergraduate degree transcript.
- Copy of your passport (photo page).
- 10 pre-selected modules/classes, which have been approved by your home university.