Postgraduate

The University of Limerick (UL) offers a vibrant and entrepreneurial environment for postgraduate studies, with over 200 flexible programs including taught Masters, structured PhDs, professional doctorates, and research opportunities across four faculties—spanning leading-edge fields like information and communication technologies, materials and surface science, biosciences, environment, bioengineering, humanities, and social sciences—all delivered flexibly online, part-time, or full-time to suit working professionals and enhance employability. Designed for career advancement and higher salary prospects, these fully accredited courses emphasize practical skills, industry links, and real-world impact, making UL an ideal stepping stone where your primary degree unlocks true earning potential in a supportive setting with state-of-the-art equipment, international researchers, and exceptional graduate outcomes (over 87% of Research Masters and 96% of PhD graduates employed or in further study).

International

University of Limerick has been named among the top 500 universities globally, according to the latest edition of the world university rankings. UL has significantly improved its position in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, climbing more than 100 places to a ranking of 426 overall. UL is now in the top 2% of universities in the world. It is an independent, internationally focused university. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. 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.

Research

University of Limerick (UL) is a research-led, energetic, and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarship. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.
We value and support the academic freedom, innovation and creativity, excellence of output and achievement by our research community across all of its research areas. Our areas of research strength are characterised by having critical mass, addressing common research questions, having a significant body of research inputs and outputs, attracting international scholars, and having a national and international reputation

Professional Studies

The University of Limerick offers an extensive suite of part-time online, blended and in-person professional programmes. Developed specifically for working professionals or those who wish to return to the workforce, these courses are fully accredited, focused on employability and are flexible in design and delivery. Inside our information guide, dedicated to working professionals you will find:- The full list of part-time Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Professional Doctorates at UL

– Full list of short courses (Micro-credentials)

– Information on Funding Supports for professional learners

– Real life professional student stories

Postgraduate Studentship

Two PhD Scholarships: Trustworthy- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Two PhD Scholarships: Centre for Implementation Research PhD Scholarship: Food Lipids against Thrombosis and Neurodegenerative Diseases

PhD Studentships: Psychology AY 2025-26

PhD: Scholarship Securing Digital Threads

PhD Scholarship: Enhancing Inclusiveness of Social Dialogue for Non-Standard Workers

PhD Scholarship: Therapeutic Discovery in Neurodegeneration – Computational Modelling of Receptor-Mediated Protein Spread

Two PhD Scholarships in Cybersecurity (Privacy and Trust)

PhD Scholarship: Design-Led Approaches to Child and Youth Transitions

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