The Faculty's mission is to be a bold, distinctive, inclusive and internationally recognised Faculty of Science and Engineering, known for its scholarship, innovative education, and integrated research.  The Faculty of Science & Engineering (S&E) is a vibrant faculty supporting over 4500 students who are supported by 450 faculty and staff. In choosing University of Limerick you will benefit from our achievements, awards and accreditations, such as:

Network of Excellence

  • We have a truly international reach through our network of over 4,011 research collaborations across 130 countries and an Alumni of 120,000 worldwide. 20% of the University student body are international students from 100+ countries and 30% of the student population take part in international placements.

Awards and Accolades

  • QS World Rankings Top 500 and 5 Star Status.
  • Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Top 100.
  • GreenMetric 23rd in the world.

The Impact Rankings 

  • University of Limerick # 86
  • SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth ranked joint 31st. Top ranking Irish university.
  • SDG 10: Reduced inequalities ranked 25th.  
  • SDG17: Partnership for the Goals ranked 45th. Top ranked university in Ireland.
  • QS Graduate Employability Rankings Top 200
  • Top 75 Universities in Europe for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 
  • The Education Awards – 1st for Excellence, 1st Best Student Campus, 1st Student Engagement & Communications.

Why choose the faculty of Science and Engineering programmes: