Last updated: 2 November 2026. Rupee figures use €1 = ₹106 (ECB reference rate, 30 October 2026) and are rounded.
Want to study in Limerick and pay less rent than in Dublin, Cork or Galway? You’re looking at the right city.
Limerick sits on the River Shannon in Ireland’s Mid-West. It’s home to the University of Limerick (UL), TUS and Mary Immaculate College (MIC).
A double room here averages €682 a month, the lowest of Ireland’s four big student cities in Daft.ie’s latest report.
In this guide, you’ll learn what each college charges, what campus beds and rooms cost, your monthly basics, buses, jobs, healthcare, weather and IRP registration, plus how Limerick compares with Dublin, Cork and Galway.
In a Hurry? Read This Quick TL;DR Summary
- Institutions: University of Limerick (QS 2027: 388th), TUS and Mary Immaculate College.
- Fees: UL master’s often cost €18,400–€20,800; TUS €14,500–€21,500; MIC €11,000–€13,770.
- Rent: a double room in Limerick City averages €682 a month (₹72,300), per Daft.ie.
- Campus beds: UL’s postgraduate residences cost €7,392–€8,154 for the 2026/27 academic year.
- Jobs: IDA Ireland says 153 multinationals employ more than 27,000 people in the Mid-West.
- IRP: your first registration is in Dublin, at Burgh Quay, not in Limerick.
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Which Colleges Can You Study at in Limerick?
You have three public options. One is a ranked university, one a technological university, and one a smaller college.
1. University of Limerick (UL)
UL ranks 388th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, its highest ever, up from 401st (UL news).
Its campus is in Castletroy, about 4 km east of the city centre, says UL.
2. Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
TUS has campuses in Limerick and Athlone, among others, including the Moylish campus in Limerick. TUS isn’t in the QS 2027 table, but it costs less.
3. Mary Immaculate College (MIC)
MIC’s postgraduate fee list centres on education and arts courses. Its non-EU master’s fees are the lowest of the three.
| Example course (non-EU) | Fee | In rupees |
|---|---|---|
| UL MSc Finance (2026/27) | €18,400 | ₹19.5 lakh |
| UL MSc Business Analytics (2026/27) | €20,400 | ₹21.6 lakh |
| UL MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (2026/27) | €20,800 | ₹22 lakh |
| UL MSc Software Engineering (2026/27) | €20,800 | ₹22 lakh |
| TUS MSc Data Analytics, Limerick (2027/28) | €18,500 | ₹19.6 lakh |
| TUS MSc Digital Marketing & Analytics, Limerick (2027/28) | €16,500 | ₹17.5 lakh |
| TUS MSc Biopharmaceutical Technology, campus not stated (2027/28) | €21,500 | ₹22.8 lakh |
| MIC Master of Education (2026/27) | €11,000 | ₹11.7 lakh |
| MIC MA in Applied Linguistics, 1 year (2026/27) | €13,770 | ₹14.6 lakh |
The TUS fee list covers all campuses, so confirm a course runs in Limerick before you apply.
Sources: UL postgraduate fees, TUS fees and MIC fees.
UL’s fees include a €104 student levy. MIC adds a €25 IT levy and a €45 graduation levy.
UL reviews every non-EU applicant automatically for merit awards of €2,000–€2,500 a year (UL scholarships).
TUS offers GPA-based postgraduate awards of up to €4,000 (₹4.2 lakh).
For a bigger national award, read our Government of Ireland Scholarship guide.
Our calculation: a €2,500 award cuts a €20,400 UL fee to €17,900 (₹19 lakh).
Comparing more colleges? See our list of the best universities in Ireland for Indian students.
Which Courses Fit Limerick’s Job Market?
IDA Ireland says 153 multinationals in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary employed more than 27,000 people as of mid-2025 (IDA Ireland).
Match your course to the sectors that actually hire in the region.
- Semiconductors: Analog Devices employs over 1,800 people, mainly at its Raheen campus in Limerick.
- Pharma and biotech: Regeneron employs over 1,000 people in the Mid-West.
- Medtech: Cook Medical employs more than 800 in Limerick. Zimmer Biomet makes joint replacements in Shannon.
- Finance: Northern Trust has 1,400 of its 1,800 Irish staff in Limerick.
- Software and automotive tech: Jaguar Land Rover runs a software engineering centre in Shannon. Uber and Verizon run centres of excellence in Limerick.
That makes data analytics, software, biopharma and finance natural course choices.
How Much Is Rent in Limerick in 2027?
The latest Daft.ie Rental Report (Q2 2026) gives these Limerick City averages.
| Limerick City (Daft.ie, Q2 2026) | Monthly rent | In rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Single room in a house, no ensuite | €617 | ₹65,400 |
| Double room in a house, no ensuite | €693 | ₹73,500 |
| Double room in a house, ensuite | €838 | ₹88,800 |
| Double room in an apartment, ensuite | €1,014 | ₹1.07 lakh |
| Studio (whole home) | €1,183 | ₹1.25 lakh |
| 1-bed apartment | €1,772 | ₹1.88 lakh |
Daft’s city-wide map shows a Limerick City double room at €682. That doesn’t match any single segment figure, so treat the exact average as unclear.
Supply is tight. On 1 August 2026, Daft found just 293 rooms to rent across Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford cities combined.
What Are Your Student Accommodation Options in Limerick?
1. UL Campus Residences
UL runs postgraduate-specific residences. Fees include a utilities allocation, internet and full access to the UL Sport gym and pool.
| UL postgraduate room (2026/27) | Total fee | In rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Village, off campus, 2-bed apartment | €7,392 | ₹7.8 lakh |
| Brennan Court, 4-bed apartment | €7,709 | ₹8.2 lakh |
| Quigley Residence, 4-bed apartment | €7,740 | ₹8.2 lakh |
| Thomond/Cappavilla, 6-bed, 51 weeks | €9,268 | ₹9.8 lakh |
Source: UL accommodation fees. The first three cover 30 August 2026 to 19 May 2027. Every option needs a €500 deposit.
Our calculation: Troy Village works out to about €860 a month (₹91,200) over that 8.6-month stay.
2. TUS and Private Student Villages
TUS doesn’t offer on-campus housing or own any student residences (TUS accommodation).
It points students to its Students’ Union listings, Daft and other sites. You must find your own room.
Cratloe Wood Village sits about 500 metres from TUS Moylish. PMI lists total costs of €5,670 for a single room and €6,330 with ensuite, plus a €400 booking fee (PMI).
3. House Shares and Digs
A UL student ambassador on Education in Ireland reports Castletroy rooms at €650–€900 a month (Education in Ireland).
Never pay a deposit before viewing. Our student accommodation guide covers scam checks and leases.
What Does It Cost to Live in Limerick Each Month?
None of the three colleges publishes an official monthly total. A UL student ambassador budgets €1,000–€1,200 (₹1.06–₹1.27 lakh), including rent, food and transport.
| Item (student ambassador, Education in Ireland) | Euro | In rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries, per week | €40–€60 | ₹4,240–₹6,360 |
| Milk (1 litre) | €1.25 | ₹130 |
| Rice or pasta (1 kg) | €2–€2.50 | ₹210–₹270 |
| Takeaway meal | €9–€16 | ₹950–₹1,700 |
| Intercity bus to Cork, Galway or Dublin | €12–€15 | ₹1,270–₹1,590 |
Our calculation: a €693 double room plus a €42 student bus pass comes to €735 a month (₹77,900) before food and phone.
For a full yearly budget, see our cost of studying in Ireland guide.
How Do You Get Around Limerick by Bus?
Bus Éireann runs Limerick’s city buses. Routes 304, 304A and 310 link the city centre with UL (UL).
| TFI Limerick city bus (Leap) | Adult | Young Adult / Student |
|---|---|---|
| Single fare | €1.35–€1.55 | €0.65–€0.80 |
| Red Zone 7-day ticket | €16.80 | €13.40 |
| Red Zone monthly ticket | €60 | €42 (₹4,450) |
Source: TFI Leap Card Limerick. UL quotes cash adult fares of €1.90–€2.20, so keep coins as a backup.
Limerick doesn’t have the TFI 90-minute fare, which applies only in Dublin and Cork.
Use the Young Adult card if you’re 19–25, or the Student card if you’re 26 or older.
Can You Find Part-Time and Graduate Work in Limerick?
Yes. On Stamp 2, you may work 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours in the official holiday windows.
The minimum wage is €14.15 an hour (₹1,500) until 31 December 2026, and €14.94 (₹1,584) from 1 January 2027 (S.I. 533 of 2026).
Our calculation: 20 hours a week at the 2027 rate works out to about €1,295 a month (₹1.37 lakh) before tax.
Students typically find shifts in retail, hospitality and campus jobs. Our part-time jobs guide covers PPSN and tax.
After your course, the Stamp 1G lets you stay and work full-time while you job hunt.
IDA notes UL and TUS work closely with Mid-West employers on projects and course content.
Is There an Indian Community and Indian Food in Limerick?
Yes. Census 2022 counted 2,341 Indian citizens across Limerick city and county, the third-largest non-Irish group (CSO).
Only Polish (4,384) and UK (2,544) citizens were more numerous. Another 4,156 people gave their ethnic background as Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi.
Big supermarkets stock rice, lentils and spices. Ask senior students where to find atta, paneer and fresh masalas.
What Are the Weather and Safety Like in Limerick?
Mild and damp. Met Éireann’s nearest long-term station is Shannon Airport, about 24 km from the city.
There, 1991–2020 means are 6.1°C in January and 16.0°C in July. Annual rainfall averages 1,019.7 mm (Met Éireann, Shannon Airport).
December is the wettest month, and you’ll average just 3.7 hours of sunshine a day. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers.
- Walk home in groups at night and stick to well-lit streets.
- Keep your passport and IRP card at home.
- Never send a rent deposit for a room you haven’t viewed.
- In an emergency, call 112 or 999.
How Does Healthcare Work for Students in Limerick?
ISD requires non-EEA students to hold private medical insurance, including hospital cover, and to show proof at registration (ISD).
At the UL Student Health Centre, a standard doctor visit costs €30 (₹3,180). Some nurse appointments are free (UL consultation fees).
You pay when booking by phone. The centre doesn’t deal with insurers directly, so you claim the cost back yourself.
For ongoing care, find a local GP through the HSE GP finder.
You must hold private medical insurance for your visa and IRP. Student plans cost about €177 (₹18,800) a year with Vhi at age 18–20, or from €229 (₹24,300) with Study and Protect. Our health insurance guide compares them.
Budget for things going wrong, too. A public A&E visit without a GP referral costs €100 (₹10,600), and an injury unit visit costs €75 (₹7,950) (Citizens Information).
Where Do Limerick Students Register for the IRP?
In Dublin. Every first-time registration now happens at the ISD Registration Office, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.
Responsibility moved from local Garda stations to ISD (ISD announcement), so plan a day trip.
The fee is €300 (₹31,800). Booking is free, and anyone selling slots is running a scam (ISD).
Renewals are online. Our IRP registration guide lists every document you need.
How Do You Get to Limerick From India?
UL lists three arrival airports: Shannon, Dublin and Cork. It advises landing between 8am and 8pm, when buses run often (UL arrivals).
- Shannon Airport: 24 km away. Routes 51 and 343 run to Limerick Bus Station; a taxi costs about €50–€70.
- Dublin Airport: 192 km away. Citylink runs 10 daily non-stop coaches to Limerick, taking about 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Train: Dublin Heuston to Limerick Colbert takes about 2 hours, sometimes with a change at Limerick Junction.
Source: UL, Getting to UL.
Should You Study in Limerick, Dublin, Cork or Galway?
| Factor | Limerick | Dublin | Cork | Galway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double room (Daft map, Q2 2026) | €682 | €1,021 | €773 | €789 |
| 2-bed home (Daft map, Q2 2026) | €1,961 | €2,801 | €2,119 | €2,282 |
| Indian citizens (Census 2022) | 2,341 (city and county) | 10,308 (city) | 3,016 (city) | 1,392 (city) |
| IRP first registration | Day trip to Dublin | Local | Day trip to Dublin | Day trip to Dublin |
Daft figures cover Limerick, Cork and Galway cities and Dublin City Centre. The Limerick Census figure covers a wider area, so compare it with care.
Weighing the alternatives? Read our Dublin guide, Cork guide and Galway guide.
Pros of Limerick: the lowest room rents of the four, a choice of fee levels and big semiconductor, pharma and finance employers.
Cons of Limerick: a tiny rental market, wet weather and a day trip to Dublin for your first IRP.
The Bottom Line: Should You Study in Limerick in 2027?
If you want strong employers without Dublin rents, study in Limerick is a smart, affordable choice.
Budget for fees of €11,000–€21,500 and rent near €700 a month.
Why pay Dublin prices when a QS-ranked university sits 4 km from Limerick’s centre?
Apply for UL housing or a private village early, line up a backup room, and book your Burgh Quay slot as soon as you arrive.
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Disclaimer: IrelandStudyGuide.com is an independent guide. This article is general information, not legal, financial or immigration advice. We have no relationship with the University of Limerick, the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) or its Students’ Union, Mary Immaculate College, QS, Daft.ie, PMI (Cratloe Wood Village), Education in Ireland, Transport for Ireland, Bus Éireann, Citylink, Irish Rail, Shannon Airport, Dublin Airport, Cork Airport, IDA Ireland, Analog Devices, Regeneron, Cook Medical, Zimmer Biomet, Northern Trust, Jaguar Land Rover, Uber, Verizon, Met Éireann, the CSO, the HSE, Citizens Information or Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) (Department of Justice). Fees, rents, fares and rules change, so always confirm figures on official websites before you pay or apply.