Limerick, Ireland - University of Limerick
The University of Limerick (UL) was founded in 1972 and was the first university established since the foundation of the Republic of Ireland in 1922. UL is located on the River Shannon, on 80 hectares (200 acres), inside the National Technological Park at Castletroy, and 5 km from Limerick city centre. The university currently has over 11,000 full-time undergrads, 1,500 part-time students, and 2,100 postgraduates. UL offers an exceptional student experience and has the largest work placement program of any university in Ireland, with a network of over 1700 employers.
Nimi Herard studied at UL in the Spring of 2017. He shares his experience in his
study abroad report. He writes:
"
One of the reasons I picked UL was because it was one of the highest rated research universities in Europe and their Psych department is amazing. I would definitely recommend this program, let alone, studying abroad, in general, to students! I feel like it’s just something all students should take advantage of. You’re able to escape your comfort zone, try new things, live in a different environment, make international friends, and so much more. It was truly a wonderful experience and I’m glad I was able to take on this adventure."
Katie Nikas, a student who studied at UL in Spring 2016 shared this with us:
"I would recommend this program to absolutely everyone currently attending UMass. The Irish are so welcoming and friendly. I really felt like Ireland became an instant second home to me. Attending UL and living in Ireland has truly changed aspects of myself both as a person, a student, and a future businesswoman. Traveling feeds the soul and breaks down the wall of judgment and fear. Talking, listening and hearing other peoples’ opinions, fears, philosophies, jokes, and desires makes you a better person."
To read the full report,
click here.
Watch this video of UMB student Kuma Kumsa, who studied abroad at the University of Limerick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGVCaplgUrc¿
Why study at UL? Find out in
this video published by the University of Limerick!
COURSES
Colleges include Business, Education, Engineering, Health Science, Science, and Arts, Humanities, and Social Science. Programs of particular strength are Engineering, Computer Science, Equine Science and Sports Science (available to majors only). UL also has a host of Irish scholars specializing in Irish history, literature, arts, culture, politics and Irish language. Students are allowed to take classes across the curriculum if prerequisites are met.
Please scroll down to "Course Transfers Reference Table" to see how courses from UL transferred to UMB.
CREDITS
Students must study full time at the home and host Institutions. With the completion of the Request for Prior Approval of Transfer Credit of Study Abroad Programs form, your credits (not grades) will transfer towards your degree at UMass Boston. This form can be obtained from the Study Abroad office.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall semester: September - December
Spring semester: January - May
2018
Summer Schools at UL: May 24 - June 11th
Available in 4 departments: Irish Studies, Business, Architecture, and Nursing. For more information and course options, see the
2017 Brochure.
ELIGIBILITY
University of Massachusetts students only. Undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate students who have currently completed at least one year of full-time study with the most recent semester completed at UMass Boston are eligible. Students must be in good academic standing (at least 2.75 GPA) with no disciplinary problems. No language requirement is necessary.
COSTS
See
Budgets sheet.
Please note, the Office of Global Programs use estimated price values for our UMass Boston Reciprocal Exchange’ budget sheets. Actual prices may vary, please contact your program provider for more details.
Do you receive any financial aid, such as scholarships or grants to fund your education? Find out if your financial aid will apply towards studying abroad using the following Financial Aid Guide
here
The Financial Aid Guide provides lots of information. However, prior to applying it is advised to contact Financial Aid services for financial aid inquiries and concerns. Link to Financial Aid services website: https://finaid.umb.edu/
HOUSING
Students can choose to live on campus in one of the six student villages or off campus in private student accommodation or self-catering houses and apartments.
VISA
You are responsible for obtaining the correct visa before you travel.
Students with a U.S. passport do not need to obtain a visa to enter or study in Ireland. For students who are not U.S. citizens, please visit the
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service website.
Download:
Ireland Country Information and Visas.pdf
Course Transfers Reference Table:
| Course # abroad |
Course Title |
Course Transfer # |
Course Transfer Title |
Credits Transferred to UMB |
| EH4002 |
Critical Practice 2: Renaissance Literature |
ENGL 402 |
Renaissance in English |
3 |
| EH4012 |
Restoration and Augustian Literature |
ENGL 403 |
Neo Classical Period |
3 |
| EH4036 |
Irish Literature 1930-1990 |
ENGL 415 |
Irish Literature |
3 |
| HI4102 |
Ireland: Revolution and Independence 1898- 1968 |
HIST 9000 |
HIST 9000 |
3 |
| GA105 |
Irish Folklore |
HUMCTR 9000 |
HUMCTR 9000 |
3 |
| PO4118 |
Ireland and EU Membership: Adapting Politics, Policy and Polity |
IR 355L |
The European Union |
3 |
| MK4008 |
Applied Marketing 2 |
MKT9000 |
MKT9000 |
3 |
| MK4014 |
Branding |
MKT9000 |
MKT9000 |
3 |
| MK4004 |
Consumption and Consumer Culture |
MKT9000 |
MKT9000 |
3 |
| |
Irish Traditional Music 2 |
MUSIC 9000 |
MUSIC 9000 |
3 |
| PO4008 |
African Politics: Development and Democracy |
POLISCI 9000 |
POLISCI 9000 |
3 |
| PO4032 |
Russian Politics |
POLISCI 9000 |
POLISCI 9000 |
3 |
Diversity at UL:
Out in UL: LGBTQ+ Society, University of Limerick
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Pre-decision Phase Instructions:
This is a UMass Boston Reciprocal Exchange Program. There are two separate applications. First, students apply to the program by completing this online UMass Boston application. If eligible to study abroad, the UMass Boston Study Abroad Office nominates the student to the university abroad. The student is then informed with a letter or an email about next steps to complete the university's abroad application. The Spring 2018 online application is open. AFTER nomination, please download the
UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK SPRING 2018 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.pdf.
Once nominated by our office to UL, please apply here:
https://www.si.ul.ie/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=EXOTUL1SBD&code2=0005 .
Click
here for application instructions.
Post-decision Phase Instructions:
The final decision to accept a student is made by the university abroad and the student will be emailed. Once accepted by the university abroad, UMass Boston students must complete all the requirements indicated by the university abroad, in addition to completing all forms and submitting all the post-acceptance documents to UMass Boston Study Abroad Office. Please
click here for instructions and forms.
FORMS:
Study Abroad Contact Consent.pdf
Disciplinary Clearance Form.pdf
Program Agreement Release Form.pdf
Request for Prior Approval of Transfer Credits Form Spring 2019.pdf
Mandatory Travel Departure Interview.pdf
Study abroad waiver for parents-guardians.pdf