Ireland - University of Limerick
The University of Limerick (UL) is an independent, internationally focused university with over 11,000 students and 1,313 staff. The university has a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship.
UL offers 72 undergraduate programs and 103 taught postgraduate programs across four faculties: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Education and Health Sciences; Kemmy Business School; and Science and Engineering.
With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, the university is situated on a superb 133-hectare campus. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment. The campus is located five kilometers from Limerick city and 20 kilometers from Shannon International Airport.
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Duration of exchange: Students may participate in the program for either one semester (fall or spring) or for one academic year.
Spring 2027 applications due September 15th.
Fall 2027/Academic Year 2027-2028 applications due February 15th.
Students participating in Campus-Based Exchange program to the University of Limerick continue to pay tuition to CSUN and may use their CSUN financial aid (where eligible).
Program fees listed represent one semester abroad. Students participating in an academic year should adjust accordingly.
| Costs due to CSUN | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| CSU Tuition and Fees (Resident)* | $4,164 |
| CSU Mandated Insurance | $250-$300 |
*If you are not a resident of California, you must add $471.00 to your tuition for each unit.
| Out-of-Pocket Expenses | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and other academic requisites | €450 |
| Campus accommodation | €2,700 to €3,900 |
| Campus accommodation deposit | €500 |
| Food | €4,300 to €5,600 |
| Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card | €300 |
| Laundry, clothing, miscellaneous | €1,000 |
| Local transportation | €150 |
| Roundtrip airfare | $1,500 |
More information on cost of living can be found in the University of Limerick Budget Planner.
The University of Limerick (UL) has eight student villages on-campus. All villages on the University of Limerick campus are professionally managed with a residential manager on site and a full maintenance team on hand.
Each student has his or her own room with shared living space. The locations are excellent and close to all amenities. Most villages have a communal hall where a program of activities is organized for students throughout the year. This includes arts, events, dance, music, information evenings, games, tournaments and social evenings. These can also be used for group study and student organized events.
Campus residences offer a great opportunity to make new friends. They also offer an excellent study environment in well-designed bedrooms with high speed internet.
Rooms are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Thereafter, online applications are waitlisted.
To find out more about campus accommodation and associated costs, visit UL Accommodation.
Language of instruction: English
Courses are offered in the following disciplines:
- Voice and dance (part of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance)
- Psychology
- English
- History
- Politics
- Sociology
Detailed course information is available by selecting the Module Catalogues for either Fall and/or Spring.
Credit toward degree: Students will earn TRANSFER credit toward their CSUN degree. It is important that students meet with their academic department to review course equivalencies prior to exchange.
Applicants must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application
- Reach Junior or Senior standing at the time of departure
- Be pursuing major or minor courses abroad
Voice & Dance Students: Applicants may be required to submit audition materials and/or audition at a later phase to demonstrate that the performance requirements for studying in UL have been satisfied.
For program and application information, please make an appointment with Eleanor Wolgast or Rebecca Spector by emailing study.abroad@csun.edu or by visiting the International and Exchange Student Center.
For additional program information, you may contact the following faculty member:
Paula Thomson
Department of Kinesiology
(818) 677-7575
paula.thomson@csun.edu