About UL Global

University of Limerick has been named among the top 500 universities globally, according to the latest edition of the world university rankings.

UL has significantly improved its position in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, climbing more than 100 places to a ranking of 426 overall. UL is now in the top 2% of universities in the world. It is an independent, internationally focused university.

It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. Located on the west coast of Ireland along the picturesque River Shannon and enjoys an unspoiled natural environment blended with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.

On our award winning campus students can study in a safe and supportive environment. The University of Limerick has been voted number one in the world for student experience.

UL offers more than 70 undergraduate programmes and  a strong postgraduate offering with more than 100 taught postgraduate programmes to Doctoral and Post-doctoral level.

UL Global at the University of Limerick (UL), assists all international students coming to UL under our Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Study Abroad, Erasmus+, Exchange and Summer School programmes.

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Latest News

Latest News
20 Nov 2025

Visiting UMB at Banská Bystrica through EMERGE

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EMERGE staff and students at the Gala Night
04 Nov 2025

Launch of the Erasmus Mundus TELME Master’s Programme

Are you passionate about language teaching, multilingual course design, or programme coordination? Apply now for TELME, a brand-new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme co-funded by the European Union.

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22 Oct 2025

Diwali 2025 – “Hearts connected, though miles apart”

The University of Limerick campus came alive with light, laughter, and culture as UL Global is collaboration with UL PSU, hosted Diwali 2025, a spectacular celebration of one of the world’s most vibrant festivals.

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students at Diwali 2025

Latest Events

Latest Events
International Students on Campus
09 Mar 2026

UL Global Future Students Information Webinar

Thinking about studying at the University of Limerick as an international student?

If you’re a non‑EU applicant exploring undergraduate or postgraduate options — or an EU applicant considering a postgraduate degree — this webinar is designed for you.

Join us to discover what UL has to offer and get answers to your questions directly from the UL Global team.
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18 Mar 2026

Visa Application Information Webinar

Planning to study at UL in 2026 and need a visa?

Join our Visa Application Information Webinar to get essential guidance and have your questions answered.
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13 Apr 2026

Future Student Information Webinar


Thinking about studying at the University of Limerick (UL) as an international student?

If you're a non-EU national considering an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or an EU national interested in a postgraduate programme, this webinar is for you!

Join us to explore what UL has to offer and get your questions answered by our UL Global team.
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