UL - An Introduction

The University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989. UL is an independent, internationally focussed university with over 11,000 students and 1,300 staff.

 

University of Limerick Facilities

UL's campus area comprises 133 hectares, which includes 46 hectares located north of  the River Shannon.... the "Clare Campus".  Total area of buildings is 190,379sqm.

 

Student and Staff Figures and Facts

The student population in the academic year 2007/2008 was:      Full-Time Part-Time  Total Undergraduate   7,411          1353         8,764 Taught Postgraduate Diplomas & Masters          759                 628           1,387

 

Research at UL

The Strategic Plan for the future development of the University includes substantial expansion of research activity and envisages investment of over €130 million on research infrastructure.

 

Student Accommodation

Total accommodation on campus equals 2,425. Plassey Student Village accommodating 424 students. Kilmurry Student Village accommodating 540 students.

 

Capital Projects

UL is home to the longest pedestrian bridge in Ireland, 'the Pedestrian Living Bridge' which was completed in 2007