University of Limerick (UL)
University of Limerick (UL) is a public institution in Limerick, Ireland, accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI); Higher Education Authority (HEA); Irish Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Primary language: English. AlmiStudy lists 5 canonical subject areas, all verified against Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI); Higher Education Authority (HEA); Irish Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999).
- Country
- Ireland (IE)
- City
- Limerick
- Control
- public
- Language
- English
- Accreditation
- Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI); Higher Education Authority (HEA); Irish Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Source
- University of Limerick (UL) Official Website · tier: tier_1_official
- Website
- https://www.ul.ie/international/
Subjects offered
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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences · Education and Health Sciences · Kemmy Business School · Science and Engineering · Irish World Academy of Music and Dance
Founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education Limerick, becoming the University of Limerick in 1989 — Ireland's first university to be established since independence (and first new university since UCC/UCG/UCD in 1908). Approximately 18,000 students. Strong industry-orientation; pioneered cooperative education ('co-op') placements in Ireland. The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at UL is distinguished for traditional Irish music, song, and dance research and performance.
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