Limerick University

The University of Limerick (UL) is a leading public university located in Limerick, Ireland. Established in 1972 (as NIHE Limerick) and granted university status in 1989, it is known for its innovative teaching methods, strong industry links, and focus on employability.

UL has over 15,000–18,000 students and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across:

• Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Business (Kemmy Business School)
• Science & Engineering
• Education & Health Sciences

A key feature of UL is its Cooperative Education Programme, one of the largest in Europe, where students gain 6–8 months of paid work experience, significantly boosting career prospects .

🌍 World Ranking Details (Latest)

📊 Global Rankings

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #=401 globally
• Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: 501–600 band
• Shanghai Ranking 2025: ~701 globally
• EduRank 2025: #766 globally, #6 in Ireland

👉 UL is now in the top ~3% of universities worldwide and has shown consistent improvement in recent years .

🇮🇪 Ranking in Ireland

• Typically ranked among the Top 5–6 universities in Ireland

📚 Subject Rankings (Examples)

• Engineering & Technology: Top 300–500 globally
• Education: Top 250 globally
• Psychology: Top 200 globally
• Sports Science: Strong global presence (Top 150 approx.)