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
Prof Colin Fitzpatrick, VP GCE Ms. Xikun, Minister for Education, Chinese Embassy Dublin
28 Mar 2025

University of Limerick honoured to welcome two visitors from the Chinese Embassy in Dublin: Ms. Xikun, Minister of Education, and Mr. Jia Huang, First Secretary.

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4 smiling students with Holi colours all over them
14 Mar 2025

UL Global Spring Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cultures and Community

On March 12th and 13th, the University of Limerick came alive with vibrant celebrations as students and staff gathered for the UL Global Spring Festival 2025. This annual event showcased the rich cultural diversity within the UL community through food, language, literature, music, and joyous multicultural festivities.
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international students enjoying the sun with UL sign
19 Feb 2025

Upcoming Opportunities for Staff Mobility at the University of Limerick

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Latest Events

Latest Events
open passport on a table
08 Apr 2025

Visa & Immigration Workshop

Have all your immigration questions answered
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Ciara Halliday UL Global
12 Apr 2025 - 16 May 2025

Upcoming Events for Students from Europe, Türkiye and Central Asia!

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UL students holding a 'Study at UL' sign
16 Apr 2025

UL Global Future Student Information Webinar Wednesday 16th April 2025

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