INTACT (It’s Time for CollaboratioN TowArds Close CooperaTion) Partner Institution Information Sheet Name of the University General website of the university Website for EM INTACT mobility (if possible) Start / end dates - winter term Start / end dates - spring term University of Limerick Websites http://www.ul.ie/international/en/home/erasmusexchange/erasmus-mundus/ Academic Calendar Autumn Semester: Orientation: 03rd and 04th September 2015 Start lectures: 07th September 2015 Christmas break: 18th December 2015 to 01st January 2016 Inter-term break: 04th to 22nd January 2016 Orientation: 21st and 22nd January 2016 Start lectures: 25th January 2016 Easter break: 21st March to 28th March 2016 Examination period(s) 5th December to 18th December 2015 3rd May to 16th May 2016 Academic Disciplines available for EM INTACT Bachelor applicants: Thematic Fields of Study Relevant Bachelors disciplines Engineering, Technology 06.2 Electrical Engineering 06.5 Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications 06.6 Manufacturing Sciences 06.7 Material Sciences Mathematics, Informatics 11.1 Mathematics 11.2 Statistics 11.3 Informatics, Computer science 11.4 Artificial Intelligence Mathematics, Informatics 11.1 Mathematics 11.2 Statistics 11.3 Informatics, Computer science 11.4 Artificial Intelligence LM071 - Biomedical Engineering LM115 - Chemical and Biochemical Engineering LM118 - Electronic and Computer Engineering LM080 - Electronics Natural Sciences 13.2 Physics 13.4 Biotechnology L LM087 - Energy LM066 - Environmental Science LM065 - Applied Physics LM051 - Computer Systems LM083 - Mobile Communication and Security LM113 - Digital Media Design LM037 - Economics and Mathematical Sciences LM058 - Financial Mathematics LM064 - Industrial Biochemistry LM088 - Mathematics and Physics LM060 - Mathematical Sciences Academic Disciplines available for EM INTACT Masters applicants: Thematic Fields of Study Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning 02.6 Transport & Traffic Studies Engineering, Technology 06.1 Mechanical Engineering 06.2 Electrical Engineering 06.4 Civil Engineering 06.5 Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications 06.6 Manufacturing Sciences 06.7 Material Sciences 06.8 Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering Mathematics, Informatics 11.1 Mathematics 11.2 Statistics 11.3 Informatics, Computer science 11.4 Artificial Intelligence 11.5 Actuarial Science Mathematics, Informatics 11.1 Mathematics 11.2 Statistics 11.3 Informatics, Computer science 11.4 Artificial Intelligence 11.5 Actuarial Science Relevant Masters disciplines Not available due to tuition fee implications for all Masters degrees Medical Sciences 12.8 Medical Technology Natural Sciences 13.2 Physics 13.4 Biotechnology Research specialisations available for EM INTACT projects (for PhD / Post-Doc / Staff participants) none Language(s) of Instruction: Language proficiency: Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering English Bachelor Masters Doctorate Post-Doctorate Staff IELTS; TOEFL IELTS; TOEFL Decision of Supervisor Host Department Host Department Other requirements: Exchange only. Degree at UL awarded if accepted as full-degree student on payment of tuition fees. Welcome services Language Support available to EM INTACT participants: http://www.ul.ie/international/en/home/erasmusexchange/erasmus/incoming-students-erasmus/ English as a Foreign Language classes are available as an integral part of the academic programme. A language test takes place during Orientation to determine the level of English language proficiency of the student. The student is allocated to a particular class according to the results of the test. The timetable for these classes is not published in advance. This EFL module is worth 6 ECTS credits. Examination results appear on the official University transcript of results. Accommodation: Cost of Living: Useful websites: Academic calendar (link): http://www.ul.ie/international/en/home/quicklinks/accommo dation/ €1000 per month for rent, food, bills, transport, books etc http://www.ul.ie/international/ http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/Academic_Calendar/ 2014_-_15_Academic_Calendar Credit Load and Course Duration Requirements 30 ECTS credits Maximum number of credit load/ Term for Bachelors 60 ECTS credits Maximum number of credit load/ Term for Masters No. of credits required for completion of a master’s degree 120 ECTS credits No. of years required for completion of a master’s degree 1 year No. of years required for completion of a doctorate’s 3 years minimum degree EM SECRET Contact details for incoming and outgoing mobility Address: University of Limerick, Plassey Campus, Limerick, Ireland Key EM INTACT Dr Patricia O’Flaherty, Erasmus & Exchanges Manager, Contact Person International Education Division, University of Limerick, Limerick, (name, email, Ireland. erasmus@ul.ie Tel: +353 61 202304 phone): EM INTACT Professor Elfed Lewis, Department of Electronic and Computer Academic Contact Engineering, University of Limerick (name, email, Elfed.lewis@ul.ie Tel: +353 61 202968 phone):