University of Limerick

University of Limerick

The University of Limerick was founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and became a university in 1989. This made it the first university to be established since Ireland gained its independence in 1922. It has more than 16,500 students including more than 2,000 international students. It is ranked just outside the top 500 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings and in the top 800 in the Times Higher Education rankings. The University of Limerick has also been awarded a 5-star rating from the QS Stars rating system. This is the highest possible award and it is the only Irish university to achieve this standard. What is the University of Limerick acceptance rate for International Students? The University of Limerick acceptance rate is 70%. The university has world-class facilities such as a Wall Street-style trading floor, a flight simulator, patient simulation suites and more. It is also home to one of the largest campus libraries in Ireland with a robotic crane that allows students to retrieve books from thousands of drawers at the touch of a button. Student Life Limerick is a university that looks after its students. It has a First 7 Weeks programme to help students find their feet, supporting and guiding them during the very early weeks of their studies. There are also Learning Centres in languages, maths, science and IT offering free, one-to-one tutor support.

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Limerick, Ireland

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Programs at University of Limerick

Explore academic programs available at University of Limerick

Master's

MA Public Administration

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Public Administration
1 year
Ireland
MSc

MSc Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

University of Limerick

Chemical engineering scales chemistry up from the flask to the plant, designing the reactors, separation units and control systems that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, food and materials. Thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer and process safety are core. Graduates often work in energy, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food processing and environmental engineering.

Chemical Engineering
1 year
Ireland
Master's

GradDip Public Administration

University of Limerick

Public administration examines how governments and public organisations are run: budgets, staffing, service delivery, accountability and the implementation of policy. Students analyse cases of programmes that worked and those that failed, and why. Graduates often work in civil service roles, local government, international organisations and the non-profit sector.

Public Administration
1 year
Ireland
Bachelor's

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and IT Forensics

University of Limerick

Cyber security is about protecting systems, networks and data from attack, and understanding the people and incentives behind threats. Study covers cryptography, secure design, network defence, incident response and digital forensics, together with the habits of testing and defending real systems. Graduates often work in security operations, penetration testing, risk and governance, and consultancy.

Cyber Security
4 years
Ireland
Bachelor's

Bachelor of Science in Bioscience - Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

University of Limerick

Biology is the study of living things, from molecules and cells to organisms, populations and whole ecosystems. Laboratory and field methods sit alongside genetics, physiology, evolution and ecology. Graduates often move into research and laboratory work, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, conservation and environmental roles, education and science communication.

Biology
4 years
Ireland
Bachelor's

Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus)

University of Limerick

Law examines the rules that govern people, organisations and states, and the reasoning used to interpret and apply them. Much of the work is close reading, building arguments and weighing competing principles. Graduates often pursue legal practice, and also compliance, policy, human rights work, business and public administration.

Law
4 years
Ireland

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