Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering at University of Limerick is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Mass Transfer Separations
- Advanced Engineering Maths.
- Fluid Process Control
- Batch Processing Engineering
- Plant & Process Management
- Advanced Transport Processes
- Chemical Engineering Design Methods
- Chemical Engineering Design Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have a primary degree (Level 8 -\xc2\xa0National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) with a minimum result of a 2H2 (Second class honours, grade 2) in a relevant branch of science or engineering (e.g. Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Biochemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Environmental, Food or Materials Science, Mechanical, Environmental or Food Engineering).\xc2\xa0 They must also show evidence of proficiency in chemistry and mathematics, particularly in differential and integral calculus and differential equations.\xc2\xa0 Applications from graduates with work experience are especially welcome.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualification if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months