Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Kemmy Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 500 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

The Kemmy Business School at UL offers finance and accounting master’s programmes in a campus known for cooperative education and strong employer links across Ireland’s mid-west.

Key advantages

Strong employer links
Cooperative education tradition
Internationally accredited business school
Attractive campus
Lower cost than Dublin
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Finance / MSc Accounting options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent) in business or a related field. CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in banking, fund services, accounting and finance roles across Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Research in financial markets, accounting and business analytics.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Kemmy Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 500 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

The Kemmy Business School at UL offers management master’s programmes built around its cooperative education tradition and strong employer links.

Key advantages

Cooperative education tradition
Strong employer links
Internationally accredited business school
Attractive campus
Lower cost than Dublin
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Management / MSc International Business options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in management, operations and consulting roles across Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Applied research in operations, management and business analytics.

Course

MBA

Offered by Kemmy Business School

QS Global MBA Ranking

Recognised full-time MBA with international accreditationQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

UL’s Kemmy Business School MBA offers a practical, employer-focused programme with its cooperative education heritage and strong links in Ireland’s mid-west.

Key advantages

Employer-focused curriculum
Cooperative education heritage
Internationally accredited business school
Attractive campus
Lower cost than Dublin
International cohort

Programme & duration: Full-time MBA: about 12–15 months
Tuition (international): Approx. €22,000 – €30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE (or equivalent), 3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–32
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT/GRE: competitive score expected (waivers considered)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into management, operations and consulting roles across Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Applied research in operations, management and leadership.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Kemmy Business School

QS Marketing

Specialist marketing master’s with cooperative education heritageQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

UL’s MSc in Marketing combines academic and practical training and benefits from UL’s long cooperative education tradition.

Key advantages

Cooperative education heritage
Internationally accredited business school
Practice-oriented teaching
Attractive campus
Lower cost than Dublin
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in brand management, digital marketing and market research roles across Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Applied research in consumer behaviour and marketing strategy.

Course

Architecture

Offered by School of Architecture

QS Architecture & Built Environment

Established professional architecture school with a research and design focusQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

The University of Limerick’s School of Architecture offers a design-led MArch with strong studio teaching and attractive campus facilities.

Key advantages

Design-led studio teaching
Attractive campus
Lower cost than Dublin
Strong design culture
Small cohorts
Active local practice community

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture (MArch): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in architecture (or equivalent) with a strong design portfolio. CV, personal statement, portfolio and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates join architecture and design practices in Ireland and abroad.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable design, urban regeneration and architectural technology.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical Sciences / Bernal Institute

QS Chemical Engineering

Research-intensive programmes linked to the Bernal InstituteQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

UL’s chemical engineering and materials programmes link to the Bernal Institute, a major research hub, and to Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry in the mid-west.

Key advantages

Bernal Institute research links
Pharma industry in the mid-west
Cooperative education heritage
Lower cost than Dublin
Strong research facilities
Attractive campus

Programme & duration: MEng / MSc Process and Chemical Engineering options: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering and materials roles.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Research in materials, pharmaceutical engineering and sustainable processes.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering – Civil Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

Well-regarded engineering programme with cooperative-education heritageQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

The University of Limerick’s civil engineering programmes benefit from its cooperative education tradition and strong links to Irish construction and infrastructure firms.

Key advantages

Cooperative education heritage
Strong employer links
Lower cost than Dublin
Attractive campus
Engineers Ireland recognition
One-year taught master’s

Programme & duration: MEngSc / MSc Civil Engineering options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in structural design, construction and infrastructure engineering across Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Applied research in structures, materials and sustainable infrastructure.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Well-regarded electronic and computer engineering programmeQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

UL’s electronic and computer engineering department benefits from a cooperative education tradition and strong links to Ireland’s multinational technology employers.

Key advantages

Cooperative education tradition
Strong employer links
Lower cost than Dublin
Attractive campus
Research-led teaching
Engineers Ireland accreditation

Programme & duration: ME / MSc Electronic and Computer Engineering options: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic or computer engineering (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in embedded systems, communications and technology roles across Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Research in embedded systems, wireless communications and signal processing.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Biomedical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

Well-regarded engineering department with aerospace linksQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

UL’s department has distinctive aerospace and biomedical strengths, supported by links to Shannon’s aviation cluster and a cooperative education tradition.

Key advantages

Aerospace and Shannon aviation cluster
Biomedical engineering options
Cooperative education tradition
Lower cost than Dublin
Strong research facilities
Engineers Ireland accreditation

Programme & duration: ME / MSc Mechanical, Aeronautical or Biomedical Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aeronautical or a related engineering field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in aerospace, medical devices and manufacturing across Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by Faculty of Science and Engineering – Pharmaceutical Sciences

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Industry-linked pharmaceutical technology programmesQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

UL’s pharmaceutical technology programmes are industry-linked and benefit from UL’s Bernal Institute and cooperative education tradition.

Key advantages

Bernal Institute research links
Industry-linked programmes
Cooperative education tradition
Lower cost than Dublin
Attractive campus
One-year taught master’s

Programme & duration: MSc Pharmaceutical Technology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry or a related life-science field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance and process technology; the MSc does not by itself lead to pharmacist registration in Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Applied research in pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug delivery.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

The University of Limerick is Ireland’s leading sport-science university, with outstanding sports facilities, a high-performance training environment and a strong research profile in sport and exercise science.

Key advantages

Ireland’s leading sport-science university
Outstanding sports facilities
High-performance environment
Strong research profile
Attractive campus
One-year taught master’s

Programme & duration: MSc Sport and Exercise Science / Performance options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €20,000 – €26,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in sport science or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in sport performance, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and sport-science research, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Research in sport and exercise science, performance analysis, biomechanics and coaching science.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by School of Law

QS Law

Well-regarded law school with applied focusQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

UL’s School of Law offers an LLM with applied and international options, with a focus on employability and a lower cost than Dublin.

Key advantages

Applied and international options
Lower cost than Dublin
Attractive campus
Research-led teaching
Common-law jurisdiction in the EU
One-year master’s

Programme & duration: LLM (general and specialist streams): 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: First law degree (LLB/equivalent) with 2:1 / 60%+ equivalent. CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in commercial practice, regulation and academia; an LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Ireland.

Student experience

UL has one of Ireland’s largest and most attractive campuses, a strong cooperative-education tradition, and excellent sports facilities, with a cooperative placement model that gives students paid work experience.

Research strengths

Research in international law, commercial law and legal theory.

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