Home of Firsts

Choose to study at UL

As the Home of Firsts, UL is leading the way in providing a unique student experience.

With a 5-star rating, UL is first for world-class facilities, dedicated student supports, an award-winning campus and much more.

First for Sport

First for Facilities

First for Supports

First for Co-op

UL is a University of 'Firsts' and there are so many reasons why

First for Student Experience

UL has been voted Best Student Campus 2023, the third time in 5 years

First for Facilities

World-class, unique facilities including state of the art library and Ireland’s only Academic flight simulator

First for Supports

With dedicated staff for First Year students and a unique First Seven Weeks programme

First for Co-op

The largest in Ireland and one of the largest in Europe, with a network of 1700+ employers

Home of First Doodle for Graduate Employment

First for Graduate Employment

98% of graduates employed or in further study

First for Sport

Known as Ireland’s Sporting Campus, UL attracts some of Ireland’s best athletes

First for Study Abroad

Largest international exchange programme in Ireland, UL welcomes more than 2,500 international students from over 100 countries

First for Choice

More than 70 Undergraduate programmes to choose from, with ‘build your own degree’ options

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First for Student Experience

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First for Supports

First for Facilities

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First for Access

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