About Limerick Institute of Technology

Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is an institute of higher education in Limerick, and one of 14 institutes that are members of the Institutes of Technology, Ireland (IOTI).

Located on the banks of the River Shannon, Ireland's largest river and 15 minutes from Shannon International Airport, Limerick is Ireland's third largest city and the capital of the mid-west region.

LIT, twice named ‘Sunday Times University Guide’ Institute of the Year, is home to over 6,500 students across five vibrant campuses in Limerick City, Thurles, Clonmel and Ennis. A further new campus is being developed at Coonagh in Limerick to cater for LIT’s rapidly expanding student population and will become a centre of excellence in Engineering education.

LIT is among the most vibrant and connected institutions in Ireland. When you look around  existing 5 campuses, you will see a very broad diversity of programmes and people exploring new ideas, pursuing new knowledge, creating new art, and filling  workshops, studios and labs with the vitality that comes from being an institution that is committed to discovery, creativity and teaching excellence.

The programmes are developed in partnership with industry, professional bodies and the community to give you the best possible employment and academic outcomes. This is part of its connectedness, part of the reason why students, graduates and employers consistently give them high scores for the quality of their programmes, which have an excellent employability record.

LIT is a popular choice for international students and its community of international students is growing considerably. This is due to LIT’s philosophy of active learning, which combines the best academic teaching with practical, hands-on learning activities at the leading edge of industry demands in engineering, science, technologies and business. It  offers greater personal attention from  teachers and staff than many other third level institutions. Their welcoming, friendly, and multicultural campus community enables you to expand your network of friends and professional contacts globally, whatever your field of studies.

LIT graduates have been successful in every field of endeavour, from business to the sciences, technology, public service, engineering, hospitality and tourism, fashion and the arts. Be part of that heritage, create your own success. Your journey can start here.

Advantage Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT)

• Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is the fourth largest Institute of Technology in Ireland, with more than 6000 full time and part time students and 500 staff.
• Located on the banks of the River Shannon, Ireland's largest river and 15 minutes from Shannon International Airport, Limerick is Ireland's third largest city and the capital of the mid-west region.
• Limerick Institute of Technology has five campuses and a learning centre across Limerick city, Tipperary and Clare. The main campus is located at Moylish Park, with two city centre campuses in Clare Street and Georges Quay in Limerick city. The LIT Tipperary School is based in the two Tipperary Campuses, in Thurles and Clonmel. The LIT Ennis Learning Centre is based in the museum in Ennis town centre.
• It has internationally recognised qualifications ranging from Higher Certificate to PhD.
• LIT offers a wide range of programmes that combine like-minded topics to give one the most of his/her qualification, including: Marketing & Management, Video & Sound Technology, Pharmaceutical & Forensic Analysis, Accounting & Finance, Multimedia Programming & Design, and more.
• LIT’s programmes have been created in partnership with industry, professional bodies and the community to meet today’s national and international employment needs and with the current and future economy in mind.
• National & international work placements, including NASA, Microsoft, Intel, and Kentz Engineering.
• Its campuses in Limerick as well as Tipperary have some of the most up-to-date facilities and the Institute is renowned for success both academically and in the sporting arena.
• A wide-range of student support services, including career services, on-campus health services, free extra tuition in Maths and IT, Fitness Centre, On-Campus Banking, etc.
• The term “Active Learning” is used to describe its educational philosophy. Active learning is hands-on learning; not just learning the theory, but experiencing the practical side of one’s chosen field.
• LIT was awarded the Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year in 2008 and 2013 by the Sunday Times University Guide.

Why do International students choose to study at LIT?

• LIT has a warm, welcoming, multicultural campus environment.
• It has internationally recognised qualifications ranging from Higher Certificate to PhD.
• Its main working language is English with hands-on programmes which prepare students for the real-world.
• Unique Programmes that combine like-minded topics to give one the most of his/her qualification, including: Marketing & Management, Video & Sound Technology, Pharmaceutical & Forensic Analysis, Accounting & Finance, Multimedia Programming & Design, and more.
• LIT’s programmes have been created in partnership with industry, professional bodies and the community to meet today’s national and international employment needs and with the current and future economy in mind.
• A wide-range of student support services, including career services, on-campus health services, free extra tuition in Maths and IT, Fitness Centre, On-Campus Banking, etc.
• A dynamic, forward looking city, Limerick offers cultural, social and sporting opportunities not easily matched elsewhere.
• National & international work placements, including NASA, Microsoft, Intel, and Kentz Engineering.
• Accommodation available within walking distance to the Institute.

Fees

€9,750 per year to €12,750 per year depending on the level.

Cost of Living

Naturally, the cost of living varies from student to student, but as a general guideline a student would need between €600 and €800 per month. This includes rent, insurance, food, bills, leisure etc.

Ranking of Universities

World Ranking                     :        5277

Country Rank                       :         20

UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY:

 First Year Entry:                              Minimum IELTS Score of 5.5

 Advanced Entry (Years 2, 3 or 4): Minimum IELTS Score of 6.0

 POSTGRADUATE ENTRY:                 Minimum IELTS score of 6.0