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The University of Limerick (UL) is renowned for its innovative approach to education, particularly its pioneering Cooperative Education (Co-op) programme, which integrates practical work experience into nearly all undergraduate degrees, making it a leader in career-focused learning. Academically, UL is strong in fields such as engineering, business, computer science, and health sciences. For international students, UL offers a vibrant and supportive environment through its dedicated International Education Division, providing comprehensive assistance from pre-arrival to graduation, including orientation, visa support, and a wide array of social activities. The university's modern, riverside campus fosters a strong sense of community, attracting students from over 100 countries to its diverse range of English-taught programs.
Background
University of Limerick (UL) (Irish: Ollscoil Luimnigh) is a public research university in Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 1972, as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, it became a university in September 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989. It was the first university established since Irish independence in 1922, followed by the establishment of Dublin City University. UL's campus lies along both sides of the River Shannon, on a 137.5-hectare (340-acre) site with 46 hectares (110 acres) on the north bank and 91.5 hectares (226 acres) on the south bank at Plassey, County Limerick, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city centre. It has over 18,000 full-time undergraduate students, including over 2,400 international students, and 1,500 part-time students. There are over 800 research postgraduates and 1,300 postgraduate students receiving instruction at the university. Its co-operative education ("co-op") programme offers students an up to eight-month work placement as part of their degree; it was Ireland's first such programme. Following founding president Edward M. Walsh...
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