Mary Immaculate College is a university-level College of Education and the Liberal Arts, academically linked with the University of Limerick.  The College has a diverse and growing student population of almost 3500, enrolled in undergraduate programmes for B.Ed. and BA degrees, and in a range of postgraduate programmes at Diploma, MA and Ph.D level.  New courses introduced this year include a BA in Psychology and a BA in Media & Communication Studies.

The College is situated in the southern suburbs of Limerick City and is within ten minute’s walking distance of the city centre, the main rail and bus terminus and a few miles from Shannon International airport.  The city has a thriving cultural scene and is famous for its sporting tradition both in rugby and Gaelic games.

The campus is undergoing much change at present with the opening of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports complex named Tailteann.  In addition, the College has a full size GAA pitch, training pitch, astro turf tennis court and 480 m running track.   Campus development is continuing with the current construction of state-of-the-art lecture theatres, teaching laboratories and a 500-seat auditorium planned.

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!  Both on-campus and off-campus residential accommodation are available.