The provision of an exceptional learning experience is central to life at UL. Purpose-designed buildings and environs combine with the most modern research facilities to provide a wonderful learning atmosphere in which students can achieve their best.
Our students at the University of Limerick have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest and best faculty in a great environment for learning and personal development.
The UL campus provides excellent access to multiple technology resources including; state of the art computer labs, Wireless Internet access, A personal email account and online access to many services.
There are many learning supports available to UL students. For example, Sulis is a learning management system designed to help lecturers, tutors and students have spaces (web sites) for collaboration, communication, teaching and learning. There are five learning support centres on the UL campus; The Mathematics Learning Centre, The ICT Learning Centre, The Science Learning Centre, The Language Support Unit and The Writing Centre.
These drop-in centres are designed to assist students who need extra support in certain areas of their learning. They provide one-to-one and small group tutoring, as well as online learning tutorials and revision sessions.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers a high quality undergraduate and post graduate experience at the University of Limerick.
This Faculty brings together a number of related disciplines in Education and Professional Studies, Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Psychology, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Medicine.
The Kemmy Business School is a dynamic and innovative business school with a reputation for providing a first class business education that prepares graduates for successful and rewarding careers. The KBS facilities are second to none and include a simulated Wall St. style Trading Room - the first such dedicated facility in any Irish university.
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a vibrant centre of critical thinking and a generator of nationally and internationally esteemed scholarship
For undergraduate students whose talents and interests lie in subjects such as languages, history, sociology, cultural studies, music, politics and law this Faculty is an excellent choice.
The University of Limerick Medical School's mission is to graduate doctors who are competent in a broad range of diagnostic, consultative, communication and organizational skills. Our graduates will be conscious of their social responsibilities and committed to lifelong learning and research as a foundation for high quality patient-centred care.
Interdisciplinary programmes at the University of Limerick are those programmes that are jointly taught by two faculties. These programmes enable students to combine subjects from different areas, such as Business, Humanities, Engineering and Science. These courses combine course work in exciting and innovative ways. This enables students to receive a broader exposure to subject areas that would not otherwise be available in courses delivered by one faculty.
UL students benefit from bright modern facilities. Everything is geared towards enabling students to learn without encountering outmoded facilities or shortages. The University of Limerick Glucksman Library is modern and is purpose-built to provide a fantastic learning environment. Work will commence shortly on a major extension to the library which will further enhance its services.
Lecture theatres at UL are also modern and have excellent acoustics.
There are many study rooms and seminar rooms where students can meet and work on group projects as well as sharing ideas and learning together.
UL has computer labs in buildings all over the campus, so you are never far from access to a PC. We even have a 24 hour computer lab! All of our computer labs have high speed broadband access through the UL network.
Our language support unit has excellent facilities for viewing films and listening to recordings.
Science laboratories and engineering laboratories at UL offer unparalleled facilities. We pride ourselves on the wide range of sophisticated equipment available for use by our students.
Our music technology lab and recording studio allows students access to recording equipment and Macs running music editing software.
The Cooperative Education programme is one of the most exciting features of degree programmes at the University of Limerick. The programme involves placing students in employment relevant to their degree for six or eight months during their undergraduate studies.
Undertaking a Cooperative Education placement is an integral part of the academic programme and students must successfully complete their placement in order to graduate. Some 1500 employers both within Ireland and internationally take UL students on placements each year. The practical benefits to students are:
Graduates from the University of Limerick have an excellent employment record in all sectors of the economy. Major graduate employers deliberately target UL graduates because of the combination of intellectual abilities, personal qualities and relevant work experience that they offer.
The Careers Service in UL provides information and support to help students to develop effective career plans in preparation for graduation. These services include the following:
