Ireland's student city
Limerick is a warm, welcoming student city where it’s easy to feel at home. With University of Limerick just a few minutes from the buzzing city centre and great connections to the rest of Ireland and beyond, it’s a place that’s convenient, affordable, and full of personality.
You’ll find a lovely mix of history, culture, and modern city life here. From wandering through medieval landmarks to grabbing coffee in cosy cafés or browsing the weekend Milk Market, there’s always something new to explore.
Add in the lively nightlife, great sports facilities, beautiful river walks, and miles of coastline just an hour away, and you’ve got a city that’s fun, friendly, and made for students looking to make the most of their time at UL.
What makes Limerick different?
150+
nationalities living in Limerick
31,000+
students
2017
Established as a UNESCO City of Learning
Things to do in Limerick
Getting around Limerick
Limerick's ideal location boasts some of the best connections across Ireland and beyond to Europe, the USA, and the rest of the world.
Shannon International Airport is only 25 minutes away and has routes all over Europe and North America. Dublin Airport is only two hours from University of Limerick and has great transport options, some stopping just outside your door.
Limerick has a central link to Cork, Galway, and Dublin. Whether that be through the rail links or the extensive bus service to all parts of Ireland. From University of Limerick, it is a short 15-minute journey to the city centre. There are many transportation options including walking, cycling, buses, or taxis.
Limerick City Centre is so contained and everything is within walking distance. We have a great bus service to get you from A to B and the TFI bikes are a fab addition, especially for students like me getting between the city and campus. Whenever I travel abroad, Shannon Airport is right on our doorstep. It couldn’t be handier.
