Mary Immaculate College was founded in 1898 and is a university level College of Education and the Liberal Arts, academically linked with the University of Limerick. The College now has a student population of over 3,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. MIC offers a three year course leading to a Bachelor of Education degree, a four year degree program in Education & Psychology, the only course of its kind in Ireland, a four degree programme in Early Childhood Care and Education, and a four-year BA in Liberal Arts degree. Postgraduate programmes in education and liberal arts at diploma, masters and doctoral level are also offered at the College and full details regarding all programmes can be accessed on the College website.

The College is situated in the southern suburbs of Limerick City, the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland with a population of over 80,000. It is within ten minutes walking distance of the city centre, the mail rail and bus terminus and a few miles from Shannon International airport. Limerick has a student population of almost 20,000 who contribute greatly to the vitality and cosmopolitan character of the city. The city has a thriving cultural scene and is famous for its sporting tradition both in rugby and Gaelic games.

International Students

Mary Immaculate College has a vibrant Staff & Student Exchange Programme involving collaboration with more than 50 partner universities and colleges in Europe, North America and Australia and hosting over 100 exchange students annually. International students come to Mary Immaculate College through a variety of networks such as the Erasmus Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) and partnership programmes with many US Universities. International Students are supported by administrative and academic departments to ensure their integration into Irish college life is enjoyable and successful. International programm coordinators advise incoming students on their selection of subjects and a course in English as a Foreign language (EFL) is offered. Social events and excursions to places of interest are organised by the International Student's Society.

What the Students say

 
"..First of all everybody made me feel more than welcome in Mary I. There was no question that I could not ask or problem that I could not find somebody to help me with. The College is way smaller than my University at home, so it was easy to get to know people and the lecturers as well. Plus, I was lucky enough to join some societies where I really got to know Irish people... Getting to know people from countries all over the world and sharing experiences like a trip to Belfast or Dublin is something that probably happens once in your lifetime..." Julia (Germany)

 
 
"My semester in Limerick was a really good experience to improve my English and to meet a lot of people!!! really enjoyed it!!! And Ireland is a really beautiful country. I will have to come back some day." Emmanuelle (France)

 
 
"... This has been the experience of a lifetime and If I could come back and change anything about it I wouldn't - not a thing. Everything I have done here has benefitted me as a person. Someday I will be back". Steven (USA)

 
 
One of the main characteristics of Mary Immaculate College is the emphasis it places on providing a relaxed and harmonious environment in which to study. The College actively encourages and cultivates an informal atmosphere, friendly rapport between students and staff, concern for the individual student and a warm welcome for new students from Ireland and abroad. The College Mission Statement underscores an ethos grounded in principles such as respect for cultural diversity and individual values, the promotion of equity in society and a spirit of justice and compassion in the services of others.

Campus Life

Sport and recreation play an important role in the lives of the students and are a great way for members of the College community to meet and make new friendships. The College has an active and inclusive Students' Union and has a range of clubs and societies including an equestrian society, a drama society and a radio society with its own radio station - Wired FM!

One of the most significant developments at the College is the completion of the first phase of a major new Campus development programme with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art, multi purpose sports complex named Tailteann, which was voted Leisure Building of the Year in the 2008 RIAI Awards. This complex hosts 2 indoor soccer courts, basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, 6 badminton courts, table tennis facilities and 2 teaching gyms/dance studios. In addition the College has a full size GAA pitch, traning pitch, astro turf tennis court and 480m running track. Campus development is continuing with the current construction of an extensive new building accommodating state-of-the-art lecture theatres, teaching laboratories and a 500 seat auditorium planned, the only theatre of this size in Limerick city

Accommodation

Mary Immaculate College offers both on-campus residential accommodation. Off-campus accommodation is approximately five minutes walk from the College and is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Contact Details

Ger Cahillane

The Placement Office

Mary Immaculate College

South Circular Road

Limerick

Ireland
Tel: +353 61 204910

Fax: +353 61 204506

Website: www.mic.ul.ie: Ger.Cahillane@mic.ul.ie

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