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International Education
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We promote the University of Limerick
nationally and internationally as Ireland’s most
dynamic and innovative University. Through
International Education we offer excellent
opportunities for academic and personal
development of students and staff with the
purpose of educating informed and engaged
global citizens.
UL invites applications to the following
International Education Programmes:
- Full-time Undergraduate Programmes
- Study Abroad Programmes (JYA)
- Rugby Study Abroad Programme
- Summer Programmes
- ERASMUS (EU) Exchange Programmes
- International (non EU) Exchange Programmes
Full Time Undergraduate Programmes
Programmes available in:
Architecture |
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Law |
Education |
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Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
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Computing |
Languages |
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Humanities |
Science |
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Mathematics |
Business |
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Music |
Engineering |
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UL offers over 70 four-year primary degree
programmes in the four faculties of the
University. International students can apply
directly to the International Education Division
and completed application forms can be
processed in 5-8 working days.
Comprehensive course information, including
entry requirements and application materials, is
available at:
www.ul.ie/internationaleducation
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Study Abroad Programmes (JYA) - (Semester or Year)
Courses available in
Business |
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Informatics |
Education |
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Languages |
Engineering |
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Law |
Equine Science |
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Literature |
Health Science |
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Psychology |
Humanities |
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Social Sciences |
Irish Studies |
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Sports Sciences |
Irish Traditional Music and Dance |
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UL has been receiving US Study Abroad
students for over 20 years and more recently
international students from Japan, Korea, China,
Thailand and many European countries. Visiting
students are fully integrated into the student
body, following the same lectures, seminars,
tutorials and taking the same assessments as
Irish students.
UL operates a modular/credit system, with a
two semester academic calendar. The usual
course load is 5 modules (classes/courses) per
semester with 6 ECTS credits awarded for
each module (some exceptions may apply.)
Students may choose from an extensive range
of modules (classes/courses) in all years and
may register across faculties, departments and
disciplines.
The Study Abroad Office organizes an
extensive Orientation Programme at the start
of each semester for new students, a Re-entry
Programme for departing students, cultural
events and field trips.
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Rugby Study Abroad Programme
(Fall Semester or Year)
The Rugby Study Abroad Programme offers
male and female rugby players of all levels
the opportunity to undertake their academic
studies at UL whilst being an active member of
UL Bohemian RFC.
Students enrol at UL for one or two semester
starting at the beginning of September and
undertake a full time course load. In addition
to the study abroad programme features, the
rugby programme offers:
- Recreational playing membership for UL
Bohemian RFC and UL Bohemian kit
- Free tickets to two Munster Heineken Cup
matches and one International match
- Membership of world class UL Arena
sports facilities
Comprehensive course information, including
entry requirements and application materials
are available at www.ul.ie/internationaleducation
Summer Programmes
UL offers a choice of six Summer Schools in Irish Studies over a three week period across the areas of History, Sociology, Media and Law. Each course option is taught at 300 level and 3 academic credits (6 ECTS) are awarded upon successful completion. Three full-day excursions are included to give students a taste of life in Ireland. Programme fee includes meals, accommodation and complimentary membership of the UL Arena.
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Closing Dates |
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Full-time Undergraduate Programmes |
July 1st for September entry |
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Study Abroad Programmes |
June 1st for
September entry,
Nov 1st for January entry |
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Rugby Study Abroad
Programme |
June 1st for Fall
semester or Year |
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Summer Programmes |
April 1st |
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Application Process
Students can apply directly to the International
Education Division. Paper application forms
can be downloaded for each Programme from
www.ul.ie/internationaleducation
Complete application forms should be returned
to the International Education Division,
University of Limerick, Ireland. Early application is strongly advised and
conditional offer letters can be issued in
advance of completion of High School Diploma/
SAT/IB/Bachelor Degree etc
English Language Requirements
Applicants from non-English speaking countries
are required to have a high level of competence
in English as part of the application.
A number of English language qualifications are
accepted by UL including TOEFL and IELTS:
For full details regarding acceptable qualifications
and specific English language requirements
please consult the University of Limerick
Language Centre website at:
www.ul.ie/languagecentre
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Visa Applications
All non-European Union (EU) students are
advised to contact their local Irish Diplomatic
Mission. In countries where no such office is
available, applicants should contact the Irish
Department of Foreign Affairs at:
Department of Foreign Affairs
Visa office
Hainault House
68-71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel:+353-1-4780822
Fax:+353-1-475120
Email: visa@iveagh.gov.ie
Full information on student visa requirements
for individual countries is available at
www.irl.gov.ie/iveagh/
Health Insurance
One of the Irish student visa requirements is that non-EU nationals must have medical insurance. Medical insurance for students attending UL can be purchased on at a cost of €120. See www.ul.ie/international
Contact Us
Comprehensive course information, including
entry requirements and application materials
are available at
www.ul.ie/internationaleducation
Tel: +353-61-202338
Fax:+353-61-213062
Email: study.abroad@ul.ie
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Estimated Cost of Living 2010/11 |
Item | Semester / Year* |
Books and other | €225 / €450 |
Academic Requisites | |
Living Expenses | |
Campus accomodation | €2,253 / €4,506 |
(maximum) | |
Food (estimate) | €1,315 / €2,630 |
Immigration Registration | €100 |
Fee‡ | |
Health Insurance | €273 / €546 |
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Airfare (estimate) | €1,500 |
Clothing (estimate) | €400 / €800 |
Total | €6066 / €10,530 |
‡ if applicable |
* Academic year = 9 months |
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Annual Tutition Fees 2010-2011 |
| Programme | Tuition Fee (€)
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Full-time undergraduate studies | Kemmy Business School | €11,495.00 |
| Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | €11,495.00 |
| Faculty of Education & Health Sciences | €15,430.00 - €38,500.00** |
| Faculty of Science & Engineering | €15,430.00 |
Study Abroad Programme+ | | €5,620.50 (semester), €11,241.00 (year) |
Rugby Study Abroad Programme+ | | €6,020.50 (semester), €12,041.00 (year) |
Summer Programmes | | €2,772.00 |
+ Tuition fees quoted are for non-EU students. Details of EU fees are available at: www.ul.ie/internationaleducation |
**Graduate Medical Programme fee |
Exchange Programmes
ERASMUS (EU) Exchange Programmes
for UL students
UL has developed a substantial number of
exchange agreements with over 200 partner
universities and other third level institutions in
Europe to facilitate staff and student exchanges.
Under the EU Lifelong Learning Programme, UL
students complete part of their degree studies
on approved ERASMUS exchanges in other
European Universities while students from the
partner universities attend the University of
Limerick (numbers for 2009/10: 253 outgoing
students, 372 incoming students).
UL students intending to participate in the
ERASMUS programme should consult the
International Education web site www.ul.ie/
internationaleducation or arrange to
meet with the Coordinator, EU & International
Exchanges (Room E0-030). Details of the
partner universities in Europe, the primary
subject areas and the UL faculty member
coordinating the exchange are available from
both sources.
Visiting Students:
Students attending the University of Limerick
from Europe may do so only under the
approved linkages UL currently has with
European universities. All applications to the
University of Limerick must come through the
home university International office.
International (non EU) Exchange
Programmes
A number of opportunities exist for UL
students to go to universities in Australia,
Canada, China, Korea, Singapore, New Zealand,
Brazil and the United States under exchange
agreements signed between UL and institutions
in these countries. Details of the participating
universities, the subject areas involved and UL
faculty member coordinating the exchange
are available from the Coordinator, EU &
International Exchanges. This information may be
accessed at www.ul.ie/internationaleducation
Comprehensive course information, including
application materials are available at
www.ul.ie/internationaleducation
Contact details:
Tel: +353-61-203682
Fax:+353-61-213062
Email: Int.ed@ul.ie
Support Services
The support services offered by IED ensure that newly arrived International students are integrated quickly into the University and local community.
- The International Education Division (IED) Team offers full support to all International students. This support ranges from advice on immigration, working in Ireland, travel and information on Irish culture, to local customs and social behaviour. International students meet regularly with IED staff to discuss issues concerning living and studying in Ireland.
- The clubs and societies run by UL’s Students’ Union offer international students many opportunities to meet other students and participate in cultural and sporting events. Excursions to various parts of Ireland are organised by the various clubs. Further information is available at:
www.clubsandsocs.ul.ie
- An extensive Orientation Session is organised for each of the above programmes immediately prior to the start of the university semester. Orientation aims to provide students with an opportunity to meet staff, other students and to receive information on courses, studying at UL and to become familiar with the facilities on campus.
Contact Us
International Education Division
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland.
Tel: +353-61-202414
Fax:+353-61-213062
Email: int.ed@ul.ie
www.ul.ie/internationaleducation
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Student Profile
Orla Murray
Law and European Studies
"Choosing to study at UL has presented me
with several opportunities to travel and study
abroad. In the spring semester of third year, I
studied at the University of Western Ontario,
Canada. Attending a Canadian law school gave
me exposure to a wide variety of law modules
we don’t ordinarily study in Ireland so it really
broadened my thinking as far as my career
prospects were concerned. I also got the chance
to travel all over Canada after my exams visiting
the Rocky Mountains and even going skiing in
Whistler!
For my Co-op, I did a split placement, spending
two months teaching English in Zhengzhou,
China and four months working in the European
Parliament, Brussels with MEP Brian Crowley.
Teaching English was very challenging since I had
never taught before. I taught people of all ages
and found it very rewarding to see my students
improve during my time there. It was fantastic
to experience a culture so different to our own
and I made great friends along the way.
In Brussels I worked for the first time as part
of an office team and loved the structure
of the working day. Because Brussels is so
geographically central in Europe I was lucky
enough to visit several European cities including
Rome, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam.
In my opinion, these opportunities give UL
the edge over other universities and I can’t
emphasise enough just how much I gained from
my experiences."
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