The Sunday Times Institute of the Year 2008-2009

Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) was the best performing Institute of Technology in the 2009/10 EU Student Barometer, and with good reason!

We offer you a wide range of programmes across a number of disciplines all geared to today’s employment and enterprise needs.

Our research income is one of the fastest growing among Institutes of Technologies in Ireland, our campuses have the most up-to-date facilities at your fingertips and we’re renowned for success both academically and in the sporting arena.

LIT prepares learners for fulfilling and challenging futures, fostering the professional, intellectual, social, cultural and personal development of the individual. The hallmark of our educational philosophy is active learning through a fusion of theory and practice.

We provide third and fourth level education, training and research, playing a pivotal role in the economic and socio-cultural development of our region.

The Institute provides a broad range of academic awards in business, humanities, science, engineering, information technology, construction, art and design.

Our portfolio of courses spans the breadth of the economy and society, thus ensuring that the learner and staff population represents a healthy range of backgrounds, talents, expertise and personalities.

LIT Awards are made at levels 6 to 10 of the National Qualifications Framework.

For more information please see LIT Programme Handbook 2011-2012 (4,651 Kb).