Limerick, Ireland
A pioneer of Co-operative Education in Ireland, with the country's leading Sport Science programme.
Limerick was Ireland's first university to build co-operative education (paid industry work placements) into the core of its degree structure, a model most other Irish universities have since adopted in some form. It's also home to Ireland's national Physical Education and Sport Science programme, training many of the country's PE teachers and sports scientists.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 29
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
€15,000–€22,000/yr
mid tier for Ireland — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Limerick
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Limerick's financial aid office.
Irish universities commonly offer international entrance scholarships as a fixed award (not a full-ride) for strong entry grades, alongside a small government scholarship scheme.
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Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Physical Education and Sport Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Law
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Computer Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Durations are typical for Ireland — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Ireland shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Limerick as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Limerick expects around ABB at A Level or 29 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Limerick's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Limerick's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Limerick typically falls in the €15,000–€22,000/yr range (mid tier for Ireland). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Limerick's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Limerick follows Ireland's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due 1 february (normal deadline). A change-of-mind window to amend course choices stays open until 1 July. Always verify the exact date on Limerick's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Ireland universities, including Limerick, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A pioneer of Co-operative Education in Ireland, with the country's leading Sport Science programme. Limerick was Ireland's first university to build co-operative education (paid industry work placements) into the core of its degree structure, a model most other Irish universities have since adopted in some form. It's also home to Ireland's national Physical Education and Sport Science programme, training many of the country's PE teachers and sports scientists.
Yes — Limerick accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Ireland University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Limerick and every other Ireland university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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