Why choose Science and Engineering

The Faculty's mission is to be a bold, distinctive, inclusive and internationally recognised Faculty of Science and Engineering, known for its scholarship, innovative education, and integrated research.  The Faculty of Science & Engineering (S&E) is a vibrant faculty supporting over 4500 students who are supported by 450 faculty and staff. In choosing University of Limerick you will benefit from our achievements, awards and accreditations, such as:

Network of Excellence

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Why choose the faculty of Science and Engineering programmes:

• We deliver over 30 academic degree programmes in Computing, Design, Engineering, Mathematics and Science, aimed to develop our students into Leaders for a sustainable future.

• The Faculty of Science & Engineering have many programmes in Science, Engineering and Design which are accredited by Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) such as; Royal Institute of Architects Ireland, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) , IChemE, Engineers Ireland,  Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB) and Institution of Engineering Designers. Our accreditations are a signal of quality from international independent peers and are a guarantee that you will receive a top quality internationally recognised degree or masters.

• We offer exceptional taught and research postgraduate programmes at Graduate Diploma, Master Degree and Structured PhD levels.

• We operate three learning support centres that offer one-to-one support to students, with drop-in centres and supervised study areas.

• We have extensive research capabilities that are best represented by our research institutes, centres and groups which combine academic excellence and application in meeting industrial and social needs.

• We have over 500 PhD researchers and continues to provide research opportunities at doctoral and post-doctoral levels.

• We conduct a Special Maths Exam to enable students to meet the mathematics entry requirements for S&E undergraduate courses.