University of Limerick is an independent university established by the Government of Ireland in 1972. It is located in Ireland's National Technological Park on the banks of the river Shannon near Limerick City (population 80.000) Total student enrolment in 2000/2001, including some 650 international students, is 9,750 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. UL offers a wide selection of opportunities at undergraduate and graduate level in the six colleges of the University: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Informatics & Electronics, and Science

The pursuit of excellence in teaching and research to the highest level has been the prime mission of the University from the outset. In pursuing its mission, it is recognised that an appropriate balance between the sciences and the humanities is necessary; students avail of the modular credit system to undertake a portion of their studies outside their major field.

University of Limerick seeks to be relevant to the times and to the nation's needs, and to provide its students with education to the highest levels in the application as well as the acquisition of knowledge. The university believes that professional competence is best fostered by a coupling of teaching and research with attention to real-world problems. Today, education and related research continue to be the University's central purpose with relevance to the practical world as a guiding principle.

On campus Accommodation:

The University of Limerick offers 3 student villages, accommodating over I,400 students. Accommodation ranges from 4 to 8 bedroom town houses and 2-6 bedroom apartments.

Each village provides a secure and pleasant environment. The villages are among the most popular accommodation option for UL students during their college years.