📖Introduction

The University of Limerick is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful riverside campus, the university offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, engineering, science, and health sciences. With a strong commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement, the University of Limerick provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills, work experience, and develop a global perspective. The university's vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community contribute to a transformative educational experience.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Common Entry) at University of Limerick

Engineers are concerned with developing economical and safe solutions to practical problems, by applying mathematics and scientific knowledge while considering technical constraints. LM116 Engineering common entry is designed to provide you with a gateway to your preferred engineering discipline. You will complete a broad first year which will introduce you to various topics in engineering. Having gained a better understanding of each subject area, you then choose your preferred pathway to specialise for the remaining years of your degree programme. At UL, you get to try before you decide. LM116 Engineering is the gateway to a degree in either: BE/ME in Biomedical Engineering BE/ME in Mechanical Engineering BE/ME in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering in Design and Manufacture Engineering The programmes above start in Year 2. Having selected LM116 Engineering you will be given time to learn and ask questions about the various options and engineering paths available. During Year 1 you will be requested to rank the various engineering degree programmes in order of your preference. In the event that a programme is over-subscribed, places will be allocated based on UL exam performance. In all these programmes, industrial work experience is provided through a positive and motivating thirty-week period of Cooperative Education. This will provide you with experience of the practice and application of your chosen area of engineering in a suitable working environment. Students are typically paid by employers for this work which will take place during Year 3. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

The University of Limerick offers a Common Entry Engineering program for students who are interested in pursuing a degree in engineering but have not yet decided on a specific engineering discipline. The Common Entry Engineering program provides students with a foundational understanding of engineering principles and allows them to explore different areas of engineering before choosing a specialized discipline. Here is a general overview of the Common Entry Engineering program at the University of Limerick:

First Year:

Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Materials
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduction to Programming
Engineering Professional Skills
Physics for Engineers
Second Year:
During the second year, students continue to build on their foundational knowledge of engineering and take more specialized modules in various engineering disciplines. Students may study subjects such as:

Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Engineering Systems Analysis
Manufacturing Processes
Engineering Design and CAD
Engineering Mathematics II
Third Year:
In the third year, students have the opportunity to further specialize in their chosen engineering discipline. They will study advanced modules in their preferred area, which can include disciplines such as:

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic and Computer Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Energy Engineering
Sustainable Engineering
Fourth Year:
In the final year, students will undertake an individual or group engineering project, where they apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world engineering problem. They may also study advanced modules specific to their chosen discipline.

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🏫About University of Limerick

The University of Limerick is a vibrant and globally recognized institution situated on a beautiful campus in Limerick, Ireland. It is committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience to its students, fostering their personal and professional growth. The university offers a diverse range of programs in areas including arts, business, engineering, science, health sciences, and education. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, the University of Limerick contributes to societal development and prepares graduates for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

271 RMB

Tuition fee:

17,200 EUR per year

68,800 EUR in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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