📖Introduction

The University of Limerick is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful riverside campus, the university offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, engineering, science, and health sciences. With a strong commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement, the University of Limerick provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills, work experience, and develop a global perspective. The university's vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community contribute to a transformative educational experience.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering at University of Limerick

If you like science and its application to solving real-world problems, then engineering may be for you. If you are also enticed by the thought of working in the exciting field of aeronautics, then you should almost certainly choose Aeronautical Engineering at UL. Why Study Aeronautical Engineering At UL? The Aeronautical Engineering course at UL is your gateway into the hugely exciting aerospace industry. This elite course is one of the most respected in Europe and is supported by outstanding facilities, including wind tunnels and composites manufacturing equipment. Right now, job prospects have never been brighter for Aerospace Engineers, with a major shortage in Europe. More than 70% of our graduates work in the Aerospace industry and 63% live in the Republic of Ireland. Our graduates have reached the highest echelons of the Aerospace industry and job prospects have never been brighter for Aerospace Engineers. In 3rd year, top performing students can spend a semester at the world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA, or at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA which is currently ranked in the top 5 US engineering schools. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year 1:
Semester 1:

MA4001 Engineering Maths 1
ME4121 Engineering Science 1
CH4701 Chemistry for Engineers
EE4011 Engineering Computing
EE4001 Electrical Engineering 1
ME4001 Introduction to Engineering 1
Semester 2:

MA4002 Engineering Maths 2
ME4111 Engineering Mechanics 1
ME4412 Fluid Mechanics 1
MT4002 Materials 1
ME4042 Introduction to Design for Manufacture
ME4112 Engineering Mechanics 2
Year 2:
Semester 3:

MA4003 Engineering Maths 3
ME4523 Thermodynamics 1
ME4424 Aerodynamics 1
ME4113 Applied Mechanics
ME4031 Aerospace Structures
Semester 4:

MA4004 Engineering Maths 4
ME4213 Mechanics of Solids 1
ME4114 Engineering Design and Communication
ME4031 Aerospace Structures
MG4604 Air Transport & Management
Year 3:
Semester 5:

Cooperative Education
MA4006 Engineering Maths 5
ME4116 Aircraft Vibrations
ME4124 Flight Dynamics Laboratory
ME4726 Flight Mechanics
ME4134 Aircraft Design
Semester 6:

Cooperative Education
ME4226 Mechanics of Solids 2
ME4124 Flight Dynamics Laboratory
ME4726 Flight Mechanics
ME4134 Aircraft Design
Option 1: 4th Year Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Aeronautical Engineering:
Semester 7:

ME4807 Aircraft Conceptual Design
ME4128 Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Simulation
ME4227 Aircraft Structures
ME4027 Project 1
Specialist Elective
Semester 8:

ME4528 Propulsion Systems
ME4038 Project 2
ME4048 Project 3
Specialist Elective
Specialist Elective
Option 2: 4th and 5th Years Masters of Engineering (M.E.) in Aeronautical Engineering:
Year 4:
Semester 7:

ME4807 Aircraft Conceptual Design
ME4128 Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Simulation
ME4227 Aircraft Structures
ME4027 Project 1
Specialist Elective
Semester 8:

ME4528 Propulsion Systems
ME4158 Design, Build, Fly 2
ME4031 Aerospace Structures
Specialist Elective
Specialist Elective
Year 5:
Semester 9:

ME6051 Advanced Technical Communications for Engineers
ME6103 Research Project 1
Specialist Elective
Specialist Elective
Semester 10:

ME6172 Advanced Aerospace Structures
ME6104 Research Project 2
Specialist Elective
Specialist Elective

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🏫About University of Limerick

The University of Limerick is a vibrant and globally recognized institution situated on a beautiful campus in Limerick, Ireland. It is committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience to its students, fostering their personal and professional growth. The university offers a diverse range of programs in areas including arts, business, engineering, science, health sciences, and education. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, the University of Limerick contributes to societal development and prepares graduates for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

271 RMB

Tuition fee:

17,200 EUR per year

68,800 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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