The University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and classified as the University of Limerick in 1989.
The University of Limerick is an independent, internationally focussed university with over 11,600 students and 1,300 staff.
It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship.
Its mission is to promote and advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research and scholarship in an environment which encourages innovation and upholds the principles of free enquiry and expression. Particular attention is paid to the generation of knowledge which is relevant to the needs of Ireland's continuing socio-economic development.
The University of Limerick offers a range of programmes up to doctoral and postdoctoral levels in the disciplines of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering.
The University is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 133 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point.
Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.
The University of Limerick campus is located 5km from Limerick City and 20km from Shannon International Airport.
Adjacent to the University is the National Technology Park (NTP), Ireland's first science/technology park (263 hectares), which is home to over 80 organisations employing over 4,000 people.
There is a close interaction between UL and the National Technology Park.
The National Technology Park has been designed to meet the needs of high-technology and knowledge-based businesses by providing low density development in a high quality parkland environment.
The Park provides a range of flexible business infrastructure and accommodation options for eligible activities.
University of Limerick is Sunday Times University of the Year 2019
91% of postgrad Diploma graduates are in employment or further study
Average starting salary for a UL postgrad Diploma is €35,412
MEng Mechatronics::
The M.Eng in Mechatronics is a one year, full-time programme and the mode of operation is based on the modular system.
It consist of a taught component extending over two semesters, with a Mechatronics project taken over a third semester.
The project presents a piece of significant original work with high analytical content.
The programme comprises core and optional modules which allow one of two pathways to be taken through the programme.
One pathway has an emphasis on mechanical design, the other pathway concentrates on software and control.
The course comprises 12 modules in total.
Aims::
To provide a competence in automated hardware and software systems and the ability to apply them to specific cases in a manufacturing setting.
To provide a knowledge of trends and current approaches in manufacturing such e.g. Industry 4.0 and how these provide a competitive advantage in a global manufacturing context.
To provide an insight to how automated manufacturing systems function in a global economy and to develop some management skills in this area.
Mr. Deepak, Education Manager, Career XL Services says the average pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Limerick, is €31362 annually or €14.48 / hr.
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