About ULThe University of Limerick (UL), is located on the west coast of Ireland along the picturesque River Shannon and enjoys an unspoiled natural environment blended with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.UL is ranked 426th in the QS World University Rankings, which ranks the world's top 1,503 universities. We are also ranked 175th in the World University Rankings for sustainability.We're incredibly proud of our stunning campus, which was awarded Best Student Campus at the Education Awards 2023. StudentsUL has close to 18,000 students, including more than 3,300 international students each year. Our Cooperative Education programme is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 2,000 students in paid and semi-paid work experience in their chosen industry around the world.We also offer the largest Erasmus+ programme in Ireland, and the opportunities that we offer to students has led us to having an 85% satisfaction rating – the highest in Ireland.ResearchWith strong links to business and industry, UL excels at translational research which aims to accelerate the practical application of academic research to benefit society. UL houses some of the most innovative and successful research centres in Ireland. AlumniThe UL graduate community is over 125,000 members, spread across more than 100 countries. Through dedicated alumni-focused activities, UL provides graduates with a vibrant network through which to stay connected to each other and their alma mater.