Limerick Institute of Technology Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3929 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1056 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #19 of 32 | In Ireland |
| #2 of 2 | In Limerick |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- lit.ie
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* Limerick Institute of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because a university has programs where an applicant only needs to meet admission requirements to enroll and doesn't necessarily competes with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely-ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Irish Leaving Certificate or recognized international equivalent |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6,500 |
| Full time employee | 450 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
Publications & Citations
Limerick Institute of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 | 3 | 18 |
| 2004 | 5 | 30 |
| 2005 | 3 | 31 |
| 2006 | 7 | 42 |
| 2007 | 2 | 37 |
| 2008 | 7 | 26 |
| 2009 | 7 | 55 |
| 2010 | 14 | 76 |
| 2011 | 15 | 102 |
| 2012 | 12 | 119 |
| 2013 | 18 | 143 |
| 2014 | 22 | 181 |
| 2015 | 20 | 169 |
| 2016 | 12 | 223 |
| 2017 | 18 | 229 |
| 2018 | 20 | 264 |
| 2019 | 39 | 338 |
| 2020 | 29 | 401 |
| 2021 | 47 | 498 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | EU students: 3000 per annum (EUR) |
|---|
Limerick Institute of Technology has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| Doctoral Degree | Biotechnology, Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Technology |
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Notable alumni
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Michael Healy-Rae
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Michael Healy-Rae is an Irish Independent politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry constituency since 2016, and previously from 2011 to 2016 for the Kerry South constituency. He previously served as Chair of the Committee on European Union Affairs from 2016 to 2020.
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Joe Canning
- Occupations
- hurler
- Biography
-
Joseph Canning is an Irish hurler who plays for club side Portumna and previously at inter-county level with the Galway senior hurling team. Often considered one of the greatest players of his generation and widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers of all time, Canning enjoyed a 14-season career with the Galway senior hurling team, won five All-Stars and was named GAA-GPA Hurler of the Year in 2017. He won seven major trophies in his inter-county career, including one All-Ireland Championship, three Leinster Championships and three National Hurling Leagues. A prolific scorer from play and placed balls, Canning holds the record for most sideline cuts scored (28) and is the championship's all-time top scorer with 27 goals and 486 points. His 62 championship appearances is a Galway record.
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Maurice Quinlivan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Maurice Quinlivan is an Irish Sinn Féin politician who has been a Teachta Dála for the Limerick City constituency since the 2016 general election. He was appointed Chair of the Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment in September 2020.
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Marcus Horan
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
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Marcus Horan is a retired Irish rugby union player who played prop for Munster and Ireland.
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Pat Breen
- Occupations
- politicianfarmer
- Biography
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Patrick Breen is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as a Minister of State from 2016 to 2020. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Clare constituency from 2002 to 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | LIT |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | Quality and Qualifications Ireland - QQI (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) |
| Motto | Oideachas d'Fhonn Saoirse Shaping Your Future |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic structure | Limerick School of Art and Design School of Business and Humanities School of Science, Engineering and IT School of the Built Environment |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Moylish Park Limerick, County Limerick, V94 EC5T Ireland |
|---|---|
| City population | 58,000 |
| Phone | +353 (61) 208 208 |
| Fax | +353 (61) 208 209 |