The University of Limerick is a rapidly growing, modern university. We take great pride in attracting students who are seeking a supportive learning environment to help them nurture and achieve their personal and professional dreams. UL is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education, and excellence in research and scholarship.

We take pride in our special emphasis on experiential learning through cooperative education. We offer high quality undergraduate education across a wide range of programmes, as well as excellent research and scholarship. UL graduates have a record of high employability and the University has close working relationships with industry. Our institutional ethos combines academic excellence with relevance to the economic, social and cultural development of Ireland.

The University is especially proud of its outstanding cultural, sporting and residential facilities, which are located on a truly beautiful campus. It is an environment that enriches and enhances the learning and working environment of both students and staff. Our mission is to promote and advance learning and knowledge relevant to the needs of Ireland through teaching, research and scholarship. This is done in an environment that encourages innovation and upholds the principles of free enquiry and expression.

Our vision is to offer students an academic environment that supports intellectual growth and personal development and is characterised by principles of fairness, equity and integrity. We are also committed to continuous improvement in all our activities and processes.

“UL graduates enjoy an employment rate 8% higher than the national average for all other Irish graduates” Source: Higher Education Authority, 2010

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