Learning supports
The Centre for Transformative Learning (CTL) offers a wide range of supports for both students and staff here in UL. They routinely facilitate workshops and courses designed to enhance your skills and abilities in the academic arena.
The CTL is located in the Graduate Attributes Hub in the Millstream courtyard.
Their services are free of charge and they are there to help students with a variety of concerns.
They operate five distinct learning centres across the campus, which cover the full range of disciplines in UL.
I-Grades
‘I-Grade’ stands for ‘Incomplete Grade’. You may want to apply for an I-Grade in circumstances where you might not be able to sit your end-of-semester exams or complete your assessments or placement for one or more modules.
If you apply for and receive an I-Grade, then your exam or assessment will be rescheduled with no grade cap or exam fee applied.
Incoming postgraduate research Students’ Handbook
Health and wellbeing supports
UL Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service
Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service provides support during normal working hours (9am-5pm) throughout the semester.
This is a free and confidential service. They are a first point of contact for mental health needs.
The Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service opening hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday. Drop-In runs from 10-11.40am Monday to Friday during Semester.
Drop-In runs 10-11.40am Tuesdays and Thursday off Semester. Counselling sessions run for 50 minutes.
UL Student Medical Health Centre
The Student Health Centre seeks to provide services that target illnesses and problems that occur in the University Student population. We provide a range of services including primary care for acute and chronic illnesses, both physical and mental.
Free services include - STI screening, contraception, condoms and some nurse appointments.
UL Chaplaincy
The chaplains provide a listening service, offer a welcoming space and supportive presence to students and staff. They promote an open and caring environment where diversity is respected. The key activities of the UL Chaplaincy team fall into 3 categories:
- Support
- Worship/Spirituality
- Outreach / Volunteering
Off-campus medical services
Student Emergency Fund
The PSU provides financial support through two main funds: Student Emergency Fund and the Childcare Bursary. We also assist with applications for the Student Assistance Fund (SAF). To discuss any support options, you can drop in or book an appointment with our VP Engagement (postgradengagement@ul.ie / psu@ul.ie).
All applications and documents are stored for six years in line with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and Irish Revenue record-keeping policies, and in compliance with GDPR. For questions, contact psu@ul.ie.
Financial Supports
Student Emergency Fund
For unexpected expenses. Please make an appointment with the PSU to discuss.
Childcare Bursary
Application forms are available from the ULPSU office. Deadlines fall in Week 5 of Semester 1, Semester 2, and the Summer Semester.
Student Assistance Fund (SAF)
The SAF is funded by the Irish Government and co-funded by the European Social Fund.
It provides financial support to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students whose access to education is at risk due to financial difficulties, including ongoing hardship or sudden challenges such as family issues, bereavement, accidents, or health problems.
Eligibility:
Open to full-time registered students on programmes of at least one year leading to an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
Not eligible:
- Students on programmes that do not lead to an undergraduate qualification (e.g., Foundation or Access courses)
- International students
- Non-UL Erasmus students
- Students supported by the Access Office (HEAR or Access to University routes)
Supporting documentation is required for all applications.
SUSI (Student Grant Scheme)
Postgraduate students may receive funding for approved UL courses. Supports include:
- A €3,000 tuition contribution (subject to means testing), or
- Full tuition fees, including mandatory field trips, for students who qualify for the special rate of grant.
Applicants must meet nationality, immigration, and residency criteria.
Tax Relief
Tax relief may be available on tuition fees.
