Studying in Limerick

Limerick is a historic city on the River Shannon in Ireland’s mid-west, with a revived, walkable centre and a modern, spacious campus university known for its co-operative education placements. It offers some of the most affordable student living of any Irish city.

Universities and major institutes

• University of Limerick (UL)
• Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
• Mary Immaculate College

Cost of living

Limerick is among the more affordable Irish cities. Expect €500–€800 per month for a room in a shared flat, with the university just east of the centre and served by local buses.

Neighbourhoods for students

• Castletroy — beside the University of Limerick, the main student area.
• City Centre / Georgian Quarter — walkable and characterful.
• Dooradoyle / Raheen — quieter and residential.
• Corbally — riverside and close to the centre.

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