Established in 1972, University of Limerick is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Limerick (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Limerick. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, University of Limerick (UL) is a large coeducational Irish higher education institution. University of Limerick (UL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.