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University of Limerick
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK :
The University of Limerick is one of the seven Irish Universities recognised under the Universities Act 1997 which sets down the legislative provisions which must be met for an educational institution or college to be established as a university in Ireland.
HISTORY :
The University of Limerick was established by the State in 1972 as The National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick. Full university powers were granted by legislation enacted by the Irish Parliament in 1989. It is the first new University established since the foundation of the State. The University is located on a riverside campus at the heart of the 600 acre National Technological Park at Plassey, three miles above the ancient city of Limerick. Over 6000 full-time and 3000 part-time students are enrolled at the University. Over seventy different organisations are located on the Park and interact in a variety of ways with the teaching, research and cultural activities of the University. The development of the University has been financed by both the World Bank and the European Investment Bank, and is supported by The University of Limerick Foundation.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION DIVISION MISSION :
They promote the University of Limerick nationally and internationally as Ireland's most dynamic and innovative University. Through International Education they offer excellent opportunities for academic and personal development of students and staff with the purpose of educating informed and engaged global citizens.
ACCOMMODATION :
Students have two accommodation options at UL. Students may live on campus in one of five designated student villages. There are approximately 2,300 rooms available on campus managed by Plassey Campus Centre Ltd. Students also have the possibility of living off campus in shared accommodation that includes self-catering houses and apartments. Most off campus accommodation is located within walking distance of the university campus.
On Campus Accommodation
The five on campus student villages are maintained to a very high standard by the company who manage the four villages, Plassey Campus Centre Ltd. Detailed descriptions of the four villages may be found on the Plassey Campus Centre website.
Off Campus Accommodation
A full list of suitable off campus housing is available from the Accommodation Office at UL. The Accommodation Office (Room D-0034) is open Monday - Friday, 11h00-12h30 and 14h30-16h30. You can expect to find accommodation within 1 to 3 days. A number of new designated off-campus student villages have all come on stream affording students a wider range of accommodation possibilities. Please contact the Accommodation Office for a list of accommodation available or check the local newspapers, the Limerick Leader and the Limerick Post, for information on accommodation available in the Castletroy area for students.
Temporary Accommodation
Students who have not secured a place in one of the student villages are advised to book a room in temporary accommodation (hostel, bed & breakfast, hotel) for at least 2 nights in order to look for suitable accommodation upon arrival. A list of temporary accommodation is available below. On arrival at the university, students are advised to go directly to the Accommodation Office, Room D-0034 for a list of available accommodation.