Awards and Accreditations

Rankings, Awards and Accreditations

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarship. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. We have a truly international reach through our network of over 4,011 research collaborations across 130 countries and an Alumni of 120,000 worldwide. 20% of the University student body are international students from 100+ countries and 30% of the student population take part in international placements.

Awards and Accolades

QS World Rankings Top 500 and 5 Star Status.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Top 100.
GreenMetric 23^rd in the world.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings Top 200
Top 75 Universities in Europe for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Education Awards – 1^st for Excellence, 1^st Best Student Campus, 1^st Student Engagement & Communications

The Impact Rankings

University of Limerick # 86
SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth ranked joint 31^st. Top ranking Irish university.
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities ranked 25^th.
SDG17: Partnership for the Goals ranked 45^th. Top ranked university in Ireland

The Student Experience and Employability Awards

UL has been awarded Five-stars in the QS Stars University Ratings | Top Universities across a range of categories including: employability, research, teaching, facilities, internationalization, innovation, inclusiveness.
Almost 20% of the University student body are international students from 100+ countries and the University has over 471 partner universities in 68 countries across the world.
Our 97% graduate employment rate is higher than the Irish national average for more than 14 years.
Our cooperative education programme is one the largest of its kind in the EU where annually 2,200 students take part in work placements within a global network of over 25 countries.
Top 5 in Europe for career preparation.

Accreditation Bodies

The Faculty of Science & Engineering has a number of programmes that are accredited by a wide range of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs). Our external accreditations signify quality assurances from national and international peers in addition to ensuring graduates are professionally qualified and recognised.

Engineers Ireland (EI)

Engineers Ireland’s accreditation is an objective evaluation and approval of engineering programmes, ensuring that they meet international standards, the needs of the engineering profession and broader responsibilities to society, environment and economy. Graduates of accredited programmes, at the appropriate standard, may go on to achieve one of the professional titles of Chartered Engineer and Associate Engineer. Learn More

Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)

The Institution of Engineering Designers is a British professional engineering institution founded in 1945. The IED is the UK’s only professional body representing those working in the fields of Engineering and Technological Product Design. IED are a registered charity and a Chartered body, the only organisation able to grant Chartered status to product design professionals. Learn More

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 

A Royal Society of Chemistry accredited chemistry degree is a mark of assurance that it meets specific standards used by the profession. It provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and competence required to progress their chemistry career. Learn More

IChemE

IChemE accreditation provides benchmarking of academic programmes against high, internationally recognised standards. Accreditation aims to raise standards and foster good practice, and helps provide graduates with a pathway to qualification as a Chartered Chemical Engineer (MIChemE) and registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council. Learn More

Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB)

CIOB is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. Our professional and vocational qualifications are a mark of the highest levels of competence and professionalism, providing assurance to clients and other professionals procuring built assets. Learn More

Royal Institute of Architects Ireland (RIAI)

The RIAI is designated as the Registration Body and Competent Authority for architecture in Ireland per EU Directive 2005/36/EC and the Building Control Act 2007. The RIAI is a centre of excellence for the advancement of education, practice, information, advice and support in all matters related to architecture. Learn More