Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as EuroLearn, offers semester and year abroad programs at University of Limerick.

The University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989. The University of Limerick is an independent, internationally focused university with over 11,300 students and 1,300 staff. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship.

The mission of the University of Limerick is to promote and advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research and scholarship in an environment which encourages innovation and upholds the principles of free enquiry and expression. Particular attention is paid to the generation of knowledge which is relevant to the needs of Ireland's continuing socio-economic development.

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Location

Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland and a short 2 ½ hour bus ride from Dublin. The University is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 133 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.

The University of Limerick campus is located 5km from Limerick City and 20km from Shannon International Airport. The University of Limerick campus is regarded as Ireland’s most beautiful university campus.

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Academic Highlights

The University of Limerick offers study abroad students a wide range of academic programs in the disciplines of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering. The university system is similar to the U.S. style of education with courses/modules equal to 3 U.S. semester credits and a two semester academic calendar. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students are required to take 5 courses for a total of 15 U.S. semester credits.

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Housing

Students will choose from five apartment style student villages located on campus. Living on campus gives you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. All accommodations offer private bedrooms, some with bathroom facilities in each room and others with a shared bathroom with your suite. You will share a kitchen with other students in the apartment/suite ranging from 2 to 8 bedrooms.

All rooms offer high speed internet connections to the university service and wireless spots are located throughout the campus. You will prepare all meals individually or with your apartment/flat mates. Restaurants and student cafeterias are also available should you wish to purchase meals. Laundry facilities are located throughout the villages or you may choose to use the laundry services for a reasonable price.

Hear what current International Students at the University of Limerick have to say about living on campus:

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University Services

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students have full access to University facilities including the university library, bookstore, student health center, counseling services, bank, travel office, small grocery store, various restaurants and pubs, computer labs and sporting facilities. Each week there is a farmers market held on the center of campus where foods and vegetables can be purchase. Everything you will need can be located on campus, although a venture into Limerick City for major purchases is only a short bus ride away.

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Orientation

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program, all students will participate in a university specific orientation. The orientation program is offered during the week prior to the start of each semester. The program introduces students to the various services and systems in operation at the University of Limerick, e.g. academic issues such as regulations, university enrollment and course/module registration and issues such as health services, sports facilities, arts and entertainment.

You will have a tour of campus led by an Irish student to begin to make friends and connections with the Irish culture, as well as a tour of Limerick city including where to buy your groceries and other essential items. The orientation is also an opportunity to meet faculty, staff and other students. Participation in the orientation program is mandatory for all GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students.

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Scholarships Available

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad strives to offer the most reasonable abroad fees to Europe.  To further enhance the affordability of the semester/year study abroad programs, we encourage you to apply for scholarships through all available scholarship sources.  Learn more about our scholarship opportunities.

Get Involved Abroad

Extracurricular Activities

As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad participant, you will be directly enrolled as a student in the university abroad. This allows you to take advantage of every opportunity to be culturally integrated in the campus environment and culture by participating in university activities with resident students.

Community Involvement

Getting involved abroad can enable you to meet local students, make a meaningful connection with your campus and community, and enhance your study abroad experience. Your coordinator will connect you with local resources if you wish to volunteer for community projects through your host university. It is important for you to find the right combination of academic, cultural, and leisure activities in order to take full advantage of international learning and cultural immersion.

All students are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities at or near their campus, where permitted under host-country immigration regulations. Service learning is an integral piece of a well-rounded education, and we support students’ efforts to integrate into the local culture through volunteer activities. Students are provided with information on volunteer opportunities on campus or within the community during the orientation and preparation process.

Example of how you can get involved in the community:

The President's Volunteer Award is about recognizing the commitment that students make to activities other than their academic studies. While studying at Limerick, many will do voluntary work and the President's Volunteer Award offers you a way to make sure that work is formally recognized by the university.

There are three different types of award you can earn - Bronze, Silver and Gold.

To earn your award you simply have to volunteer your time (i.e. you can't get paid) and provide the university with evidence that you've helped serve your community. Most people do this by volunteering under the supervision of an organization or a supervisor. Limerick would just need a signature or reference so they can contact them if they need to.

There's also a reflective portfolio to complete where they'll ask you a few questions about the kind of work you did and what you learned from it - but don't worry this isn't very difficult to fill out!

BRONZE: 20 hours of volunteering
SILVER: 40 hours of volunteering
GOLD: 60 hours of volunteering

Special Programs and Excursions

Three day long cultural excursions are offered each semester and included in the program fee. These are field trips to places of historical and literary interest. A visit to Dublin is offered each semester with the spring trip coinciding with St. Patrick’s day celebrations. Occasionally raffles and tickets to the theatre and/or sporting events are offered to students via their UL student email account. These tickets to musical performances, museums, and theatres tickets are offered for a low cost or sometimes free to all Study Abroad students.

For Autumn/Fall students the Study Abroad office also organizes a thanksgiving dinner and all Study Abroad students are invited. This dinner is provided free of charge to Study Abroad Students and has proved to be a huge success with students in the past. The Study Abroad Office also liaises with the International Society to promote other affordable trips which Study Abroad students may participate in.

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Rugby Study Abroad Program

The Rugby Study Abroad Program at University of Limerick offers male and female rugby players of all levels the opportunity to undertake their academic studies while being an active member of UL Bohemian RFC, an AIB League Division 1 rugby club based in Limerick and affiliated with University of Limerick.

 

Program Highlights:

• Enrollment at University of Limerick (UL) for one or two semesters
• Full-time course load (15 credits per semester) just like regular study abroad students
• Recreational playing membership for UL Bohemian RFC and free UL Bohemian playing kit
• Free tickets to two Munster Heineken Cup matches and one Ireland international match
• Membership for UL Arena – offering world-class sports facilities
• Field trips
• Lifelong friendships and contacts with fellow rugby enthusiasts

Rugby in Limerick

Rugby is one of the city’s most popular sports, at all ability levels. Limerick clubs Garryowen and Young Munster are among the most established in the country. Visiting teams come to Limerick with foreboding, particularly to Thomond Park, the formidable home of Munster, Shannon and UL Bohemian RFCs. As a participant of the UL Rugby Study Abroad Program, you will have opportunity to experience this atmosphere for yourself and to attend All Ireland League, European Cup, Celtic League and international fixtures during your stay in Limerick.
 

An additional fee does apply for the Rugby Study Abroad Program.  Please contact your coordinator for more information.

Enhance Your Experience Online

Global Citizen Development

The new Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory; however, we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication.  

Course Catalog

To determine if the classes you need are available at this university, select Courses/Subjects to view the specific course options.

Tips: For advice on navigating the university’s course catalog, use the Selecting Courses link. You may also view the suggested grade and credit transfer information through the Grade Conversion.

If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org.  

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Photo Slideshow

Watch a short slideshow of photos of the University of Limerick campus and surrounding area

Ask an Alumni

Ever wonder what it's like to live in Europe? Are you having trouble finding the right university for you? Speak to students that were already there! They are truly experts on their universities and cities, and want to help you go abroad too.

Email studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org with your name, email, and your specific program of interest and we'll email you with the contact details for one of our 20,000 alumni!

Please don't hesitate to contact us as well with any questions.

Fees

Fee Includes

All fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specifically stated. Program Fees include tuition for full-time semester status, university and program administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), health insurance, ISIC card, and the Bridging Cultures Program. Tuition fees are based on the arts and social science tuition charged by this university. There may be higher tuition associated with certain disciplines. Where applicable, this difference in tuition will be added to the total Program Fees.  Fees include all pre-departure services such as: orientation materials, immigration guidance, housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 15 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Housing Fees are not included in the Program Fee and will be billed separately depending on the specific accommodations placement. A housing deposit is not included in this fee. Where required to reserve accommodations in advance the student will make direct payment for the refundable housing deposit. Students who select “personal apartment living arranged upon arrival by the student” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student.

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Programs in Europe Coordinator

Name: Katiana Brenner Title: Senior Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services Department: BIO: As an outreach and student services coordinator for the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad European programs, Katiana handles enrollment and returned student services for programs in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Katiana graduated with a BA in French from the University of Northern Colorado. She spent a year studying abroad in Dakar, Senegal and has also spent some time in the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and Ireland.