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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If you are a current UL student who will be departing on Erasmus or Study Abroad, then click here because we have all the information you will need!
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16 Dec 2024

Buddy Programme Autumn 2024

The Buddy Programme kicked off again this semester, aiming to help new incoming international students settle into life here at UL, life in Limerick and Ireland in general. The UL Global Buddy Programme offers international students a unique opportunity to connect with domestic students and form social connections. The aim of this programme is to utilise current students lived experience to benefit new international students and create opportunities for friendships and assimilation into local culture making transitions into a new culture smoother.
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09 Dec 2024

Exploring New Horizons: Reflections on Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Experiences

Each year, over 60 staff members from the University of Limerick (UL) take part in the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility programme, venturing to different countries to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and broaden their professional perspectives. For some, like Nicole Campbell, Senior Administrator at the Cooperative Education & Careers Division, and Professor Witold Kwapinski, Course Director of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, these experiences are more than just academic—they are deeply personal journeys that lead to newfound confidence, valuable connections, and fresh insights into education systems across Europe.
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03 Dec 2024

Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme – Trauma Sensitive Teaching

Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) under Erasmus+ offer innovative short-term learning experiences, combining physical mobility with online collaboration. Aimed at enhancing international cooperation, BIPs allow students, educators, and professionals to engage in cross-border education, integrating digital tools to facilitate dynamic collaboration.
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