Top Ten Reasons to Choose UL

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The University of Limerick is a rapidly growing, modern university.

We take great pride in attracting students who are seeking a supportive learning environment to help them nurture and achieve their personal and professional dreams. UL is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education, and excellence in research and scholarship. Here are a few of the reasons why our university is the right choice for thousands of students seeking a real-world, career-focused education. 1. A History of Successful Students: The employment record of UL graduates is significantly higher than the national average.

87% of our graduates enter directly into work or further study within 6 months of graduating. Our university is proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and the achievements of our alumni throughout the international business community. The prestige of a UL degree is recognised by employers, therefore the major graduate employers deliberately target graduates from UL. High profile alumni are setting the pace throughout the country.

We can boast that our alumni are among the most influential thinkers, business leaders, artists, scientists, engineers and teachers in Ireland and throughout the world. Our graduates have found employment with Donna Karan New York, Google, Intel, Airbus, TV3 and the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union).

2. Degree Programmes in Today's Sought-After Fields:
We want you to get a better job with better pay. UL continues to respond to the needs of industry and the interests of our students by adding new academic programmes. As the job market evolves, UL will continue to develop programmes in the most in-demand areas of business, information technology, education, engineering, architecture, science and the arts. UL offers a wide choice of 68 undergraduate degrees, and over 90 graduate degrees and doctoral programmes. We can offer you the most direct route towards achieving your qualification. A UL degree can take you anywhere you want to go.

3. Ireland's Sporting Campus:
Sport is synonymous with the very fabric of Limerick. Limerick is home to Munster Rugby. Here at UL, our University Arena is a multi-purpose sports facility, boasting a top class indoor sport facility and the National 50 metre pool. Facilities include a 6 lane indoor sprint track, a 3 lane suspended jogging track, 4 dry courts, aerobics studio, cardio-fitness centre, health suite and the largest indoor sports hall in the country. There are 40 acres of outdoor pitches, including the flood-lit astro-turf pitch. At the University of Limerick, the Arena is yours to access, experience and enjoy. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or just a fan, there's always something to get involved in, at Ireland's Sporting Campus.

4. Student life:
Fantastic amenities, student organisations, campus events, live bands, DJs, comedians, sports facilities, good food and friends....so many reasons to love life at UL! The Frames, Republic of Loose, Director, Mundy, Tommy Tiernan, Neil Delamere and Des Bishop have all performed at UL. Participating in campus life opens doors for you to make new friends, and enrich your overall educational experience. Most of all, you will have fun - involvement can be difficult to avoid! Remember there's life outside the lecture theatre. With more than 70 clubs and societies, there's sure to be one or two which are just right for you.

5. A faculty and staff that treats you like family:
UL is more than a university-it's your home as you embark on a journey of discovery. Find out about our student support services such as the advisor system and a confidential student counselling centre. We have learning centres in Languages, Maths, Science and IT to provide support to students in their learning of these subjects. What sets us apart, however, is the genuinely student-oriented nature of our campus. UL is committed to developing and promoting initiatives which encourage the participation of under-represented students in higher education. The Access Office, Disability Office, and the Mature Student Office help to extend the University's reach to persons who otherwise might not have had the opportunity of obtaining a university education. At UL, you won't feel like a number - you'll find it easy to fit in and find your place in our campus community.

6. International programmes:
UL has actively participated in the EU's SOCRATES programme since 1988 and now has upwards of 192 partner institutions in 22 EU countries. An international education experience is extremely enriching and beneficial for students, as we encourage you to broaden your horizons. Our approved exchanges provide UL students with the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or a year in Europe, Asia, Canada and America. UL welcomes international students from 71 countries.

7. Our faculty can relate:
All our programmes are taught exclusively by experienced faculty and many have been awarded prizes for Excellence in Teaching. They have published in the top journals in their field and written textbooks. You'll find faculty who are not only superb classroom teachers, but who will advise you, collaborate with you on your research project, and generally take a personal interest in your education. Here at UL, our faculty encourage creative thinking to put you ahead of the curve and prepare you to become the leaders of tomorrow.

8. Location, location, location:
At the University of Limerick, our superb riverside campus is set on 130 hectares of lush parkland, where the River Shannon meets the sea. Due to our location, the costs of living and socialising in Limerick are lower than in many other parts of the country. This means that your money goes further at UL. We provide a wide choice of accommodation, either on campus or within easy reach of the University. You can walk to college from where you live. Come and visit during our Open Days and see for yourself!

9. On-campus accommodation:
Living on campus is one of the best ways to enjoy university life. There's a friendly atmosphere throughout UL with so many students living on campus. We have 5 purpose-built student villages providing 2400 rooms on campus. Each student has his/her own room ensuite in a modern 6-bedroom apartment. All apartments are equipped for cable TV and each room has a PC link to the internet. The locations of all 5 villages are excellent and close to all bars, shops, restaurants and banks.

10. Cooperative Education:
"Coop" facilitates the career development of UL students as an integral part of their academic programme, and to be the preferred source for employers recruiting students or graduates. UL has one of the largest Cooperative Education programmes in the EU. One third of placements are international, primarily in North America, Europe and South East Asia. This paid work placement enables you to "hit the ground running" after graduation and gives you a great platform when making the transition from college to the workplace.

At UL, you'll find a college experience that will challenge and demand the best of you. In return, we promise you'll get a top quality education and preparation for life like no other. UL is big enough to keep things interesting, yet small enough to ensure that no one gets lost in the crowd.

Choose UL and be all that you can be!