University of Limerick
- Ireland
- Founded 1972
Overview
University of Limerick is a public research university in Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 1972, as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, it became a university in September 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1972Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | LimerickSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 17,000 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 2,260 (2025)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ul.ie (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences scholarships Check the official page
- Education and Health Science scholarships Check the official page
- Faculty of Education and Health Sciences scholarship Check the official page
- Government of Ireland Scholarship Closed, deadline 29 Jan 2026
- Indian Students Scholarships Check the official page
University of Limerick's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Pat Cox (opens in a new tab)Irish politician
- Sarah McTernan (opens in a new tab)Irish musician
- Tamar Beruchashvili (opens in a new tab)Georgian politician
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