Colleges in Ireland

The University of Limerick is one of the universitie that does not public official data on the acceptance rate. However, as per EduRank, the University of Limerick acceptance rate is 70%. With an acceptance rate of 70%. The university is not very competitive. International students are required to meet the eligibility criteria and the minimum English language proficiency requirements to get into this university. Applications are assessed individually based on merit scores, academic background, letters of recommendation, essays, letters, etc.

Students are required to maintain good scores over the years to get into this university. It would be appropriate to say that the University of Limerick gives a fair chance to all its applicants irrespective of the candidates’ nationalities.

Please note that applications at Limerick are considered on a first come first serve basis. It means that qualifying early application have better chances of getting an approval because competition is slightly less during early applications.

Yes, the University of Limerick has various scholarships based on partial merit for international students. The scholarship eligibility is verified during application screening. Finalization decisions are communicated along with the acceptance letter from the university.

Some of the international scholarship programs are:

Limerick Merit-Based Scholarship:

• International (Non-EU) Undergraduate award is worth EUR 1,500 per year
• International (Non-EU) Postgraduate award is worth EUR 2,000 per year

Faculty of Education and Health Science Merit-Based Scholarship:

• EHS BSc in Nursing Scholarship for international (Non-EU) undergraduate students worth EUR 1,500 (Undergraduate)
• EHS BSc in Nursing Scholarship for international (Non-EU) undergraduate students worth EUR 3,000 (postgraduate)
• International (Non-EU) scholarship worth EUR 1,500/year available for MA in Psychology, MSc in Psychological Science, MSc in Sports Performance, and M.Sc in Sports & Performance

Peter Real Analog Devices USA Scholarship:

• Awarded to three students based on merit who have been accepted at UL with top grades
• Covers living costs
• Award amount is worth EUR 5,000 each

Other Limerick Scholarships:

The other scholarships available are listed below:

• Indian student scholarships
• Chinese student scholarships
• UL Sports Scholarships
• UL Progression scholarships
• iGeneration Foundation scholarship
• Government of Ireland scholarship

Note: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary. For more details on the scholarship application process and deadlines, please visit the university’s scholarship webpage.

Dublin City University offers a variety of scholarships to international students. However, every type of scholarship has different criterias. Check below the type of scholarships offered by DCU.

• Merit - Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on academic, sporting and/or extracurricular prowess primarily.
• Financial Aid - Financial Aid scholarships assist with the financial cost of attending university, either by assisting with fees or the associated costs of living while one is a student.
• Accommodation Aid - Accommodation Aid scholarships assist students with locating and paying for accommodation for the duration of their degree. 
• External - External scholarships are hosted by a separate body than DCU. Often they are open to students attending a range of universities. 
• EDI - DCU is dedicated to encouraging and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging for all through our EDI scholarships
• Discount / Waiver - These scholarships provide a discount on tuition fees, and in some cases a full waiver.