
Ulster University
Location
United Kingdom
QS Ranking 2025
559
-61Guardian University Ranking 2024
28
+10Students Satisfaction
80%
Graduate Employability
93%
Int. Student Percentage
6.1%
Int. Fee Range
£17,810 to £38,550/pa
Overview
Ulster University located in Northern Ireland is a publicly funded body. It is a popular higher education degree provider known for its excellent teaching standard, strong research scope, and robust industry network links.
With main campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry, and Jordanstown, along with branch campuses in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, the university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The university's teaching is outstanding in fields such as health, engineering, business, social sciences, and creative arts. Ulster University has gained recognition for its comprehensive student support services, multiple campus locations, and engaging extracurricular activities that make Ulster University a leading institution for higher studies.
Extended Overview
Ulster University (UU) is a renowned multi-campus university situated in Northern Ireland. Students from more than 80 different countries make it a one-place study.
It is considered to be a highly-ranked public university and one of the top five universities in the UK for its extraordinary research activities. By building a strong link with business and industry, the university aims to establish an innovative higher educational institute.
The main campus of Ulster University is in Belfast. Other campuses are situated in Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry, and Jordanstown of Northern Ireland along with branch campuses in London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
These campuses offer all sorts of facilities, from trusted student support to flexible learning environments, including online courses. There are multiple indoor and outdoor sports activities giving students the experience of a full-fledged campus life with lots of cultural and ethnic variation.
This unique institute encourages students to be practical experts in the academic field and opens the door to vocational work placements. The distinctive research and curriculum, along with expert tutors, create a great student-friendly learning environment to get experience with.
History
The origin of Ulster University was founded in 1984 when it was named the New University of Ulster. It is relatively a new education provider Then, it amalgamated with Ulster Polytechnic in 1984.
At that time, it was assimilated into four Northern Irish campuses situated in Belfast, Coleraine, Derry (Magee College), and Jordanstown. And another two branch campuses, situated in London and Birmingham, provide courses.
This is the first university to launch degree-level programmes and introduce online degree-level courses in biomedical sciences. On October 8, 2001, the virtual campus of the university was launched. Interestingly, the institution's previous laboratory name was ‘The University of Ulster Freshwater Laboratory’.
In April 2012, the College Union (UCU) and the branch of Ulster University formally managed the declaration of university management, "UCU Declaration of Dispute,” and implemented the recourse.
Accreditation
- Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
- Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)
- Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Campus Facilities
Northern Ireland Campuses:
- Belfast Campus: Located in the city centre of Northern Ireland, this campus offers multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for Internationals. The campus is in close proximity to various amenities.
- Coleraine Campus: Situated in a scenic location close to the North Atlantic, this campus is known for its focus on arts, humanities, and sciences. It provides a peaceful environment for learning and developing skills.
- Derry~Londonderry Campus: Located in the historic city of Derry, this campus specialises in creative arts, business, and social sciences. It offers a unique cultural experience.
- Jordanstown Sports Village: This campus is dedicated to sports and exercise science, featuring excellent facilities for athletes and sports enthusiasts
UK-based campuses
- London Campus: The campus in London is located in the centre of the city, in the storied neighbourhood of Holborn. Their campus is conveniently located near public transportation, dining, and entertainment options, yet it maintains a cosy atmosphere thanks to the welcoming presence of both faculty and students.
- The campus has recently undergone major renovations, making it an even more pleasant place to learn and make new friends. It’s perfect since it has everything you need: computer labs, common areas, classes, library facilities, free Wi-Fi every
- Birmingham campus: The Centre City building in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre provides a convenient setting for the campus.
- Their small, welcoming campus is dedicated to education and employment, and they have top-notch facilities and quiet study locations.
Facilities on Campus:
- Computer labs, printing services, and lockers
- Laptop rental service
- Library
- Book club
- Private study areas
- Breakout areas
- Multi-faith room
- Careers and Employability Service
- Student Welfare Service
- ACE Team: Academic Community of Excellence Team, who can assist you in your studies and assignments
- Careers and Employability Service
- Student Activities Association, which organises events on campus and helps students create and run societies.
They want you to be able to use the campus resources and attend class when it’s in session. You’ll need to reserve a spot in advance of your visit to the campus to help provide a safe environment for everyone.
Sports Facilities:
- Fitness suite (cardio training/ resistance equipment)
- Dedicated gymnastics facility
- Hydrotherapy pool/ice bath
- Indoor artificial pitch
- Strength and conditioning area (free weights, squat racks, benches, lifting platforms)
- Separate spin bike studio
- Squash courts
- 25m indoor pool
- Cricket pitches or facilities
- Full-size artificial hockey pitches
- Disc golf course
- Full-size natural grass rugby union pitches
- Full-size natural grass football pitches
- Courts for tennis, or basketball/ netball/ volleyball etc.
Courses
Ulster University offers a long list of bachelor's, master's and research programmes across its various campuses, including foundation courses. The programmes are:
Foundation
- Art and Design
- Arts Humanities & Social Sciences
- Arts Humanities & Social Sciences (with Placement Year)
- Business
- Business (with Placement Year)
- Computing, Engineering & The Built Environment
- Life and Health Sciences
Undergraduate
- Accounting (Pathways)
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year)
- Accounting and Finance (with Study Abroad)
- Accounting and Law
- Accounting and Law (with Placement Year)
- Accounting and Marketing
- Accounting and Marketing (with Placement Year)
- Animation
- Applied Biomedical Science with DPP (Pathology)
- Architectural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering (4 Years)
- Architectural Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Architectural Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Architecture
- Art and Design Foundation Year
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biology (with Placement Year)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering (4 Years)
- Biomedical Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Biomedical Engineering (with Placement Year) (Belfast)
- Biomedical Science
- Biomedical Science (with Placement Year)
- Building Surveying
- Building Surveying (with Placement Year)
- Business Economics
- Business Economics (with Placement Year)
- Business Economics (with Study Abroad)
- Business Studies
- Business with Irish
- Business with Irish (with Placement Year)
- Business with Irish (with Study Abroad)
- Cinematic Arts
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering (Belfast)
- Communication and Counselling Studies
- Communication Management and Public Relations
- Communication Management and Public Relations (with Placement Year)
- Communication, Advertising and Marketing
- Communication, Advertising and Marketing (with Placement Year)
- Communication, Advertising and Marketing (with study abroad)
- Community Youth Work
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (Software Systems Development)
- Computing Science
- Computing Science (with Placement Year)
- Computing Science (with Study Abroad)
- Computing Technologies
- Computing Technologies (with Placement Year)
- Computing Technologies (with Study Abroad)
- Computing with Education
- Construction Engineering and Management
- Creative Audio
- Creative Audio (with Placement Year)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts Management
- Culinary Arts Management (with Placement Year)
- Culinary Arts Management (with Study Abroad)
- Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging
- Dietetics
- Dietetics (with Placement Year)
- Drama
- Drama with Education
- Drama with History
- Drama with History (with Placement Year)
- Drama with Irish
- Drama with Marketing
- Drama with Music
- Economics
- Economics (with Placement Year)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering with Enterprise Development
- Energy
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Management (5 Years)
- English
- English and History
- English with Education
- English with History
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Health (with Placement Year)
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Science (with Placement Year)
- Environmental Science (with Study Abroad)
- Environmental Science with Education
- Environmental Science with Education (with Placement Year)
- Environmental Science with Education (with Study Abroad)
- Environmental Science with Psychology
- Environmental Science with Psychology (with Placement Year)
- Environmental Science with Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Event Management
- Event Management (with Placement Year)
- Event Management (with Study Abroad)
- Finance and Investment Management
- Finance and Investment Management (with Placement Year)
- Fine Art
- Food and Nutrition (with Placement Year)
- Food Business and Retail Management
- Food Business and Retail Management (with Placement Year)
- Food Business and Retail Management (with Study Abroad)
- Games Design
- Games Design (with Placement Year)
- Games Design (with Study Abroad)
- Games Design & Development (with Placement Year)
- Geography
- Geography (with Placement Year)
- Geography (with Study Abroad)
- Geography with Education
- Geography with Education (with Placement Year)
- Geography with Education (with Study Abroad)
- Geography with Psychology
- Geography with Psychology (with Placement Year)
- Geography with Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Global Business with Pathway (3 Years)
- Global Business with Pathway (with Placement Year)
- Global Business with Pathway (with Study Abroad)
- Global Business with Pathways
- Health and Social Care Policy
- Health and Social Care Policy (with Placement Year)
- Health and Social Care Policy (with Study Abroad)
- Health and Wellbeing
- Health Physiology
- History
- History (with Study Abroad)
- History with Education
- History with Education (with Study Abroad)
- History with English
- History with English (with Study Abroad)
- Human Nutrition (with Placement Year)
- Human Resource Management
- Illustration
- Illustration (with Placement Year)
- Information Technologies
- Interaction Design
- Interaction Design (with Placement Year)
- Interactive Computing
- Interactive Computing (with Placement Year)
- Interactive Computing (with Study Abroad)
- Interactive Media
- Interactive Media (with Placement Year)
- Interactive Media (with Study Abroad)
- International Business
- International Business (with Placement Year)
- International Business (with Study Abroad)
- International Hospitality Management
- International Tourism Management
- International Tourism Management (with Placement Year)
- International Tourism Management (with Study Abroad)
- Irish Language and Literature
- Irish with Computing
- Irish with Drama
- Irish with Education
- Irish with Education (with Placement Year)
- Irish with Education (with Study Abroad)
- Irish with History
- Irish with History (with Placement Year)
- Irish with Marketing
- Irish with Music
- Journalism
- Journalism with Education
- Journalism with English
- Journalism with History
- Language and Linguistics
- Language and Linguistics (with Placement Year)
- Law
- Law (with Placement Year)
- Law (with Study Abroad)
- Law with Accounting
- Law with Computing
- Law with Criminology
- Law with Irish
- Law with Marketing
- Law with Politics and International Studies
- Management
- Marine Science (with Placement Year)
- Marketing
- Marketing (with Placement Year)
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering with Enterprise Development
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Music
- Music with Irish
- Nursing (Adult)
- Nursing (Mental Health)
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Outdoor Adventure
- Paramedic Science
- Personalised Medicine (with Placement Year)
- Pharmaceutical Bioscience
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Planning, Regeneration and Development
- Planning, Regeneration and Development (4 Years)
- Podiatry
- Politics and International Studies
- Politics and International Studies with Criminology
- Product Design
- Psychology (with Placement Year)
- Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
- Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Real Estate
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Screen Production
- Screen Production (with Placement Year)
- Screen Production (with Study Abroad)
- Social Policy
- Social Policy with Criminology
- Social Policy with Sociology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sociology with Criminology
- Sociology with Politics and International Studies
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Specialist Nursing (with Pathways)
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Placement Year)
- Sport Studies
- Sport Studies (with Placement Year)
- Sports Studies (with Study Abroad)
- Find and replace
- Sport, Physical Activity and Health (with Placement Year)
- Sports Coaching and Performance
- Technology with Design
- Technology with Design (with Placement Year)
- Technology with Design (with Study Abroad)
- Textile Art, Design and Fashion
- Textile Art, Design and Fashion (with Placement Year)
Postgraduate
- Accounting
- Advanced Accounting
- Advanced Composites and Polymers
- Advanced Composites and Polymers (1 Year)
- Advanced General Dental Practice
- Advanced General Medical Practice
- Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Pharmacy Practice
- Animation
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies)
- Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies) (2 Years)
- Art and Design
- Art Psychotherapy
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology Research
- Business Development and Innovation
- Business Development and Innovation (1 Year)
- Business Improvement
- Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Theory)
- Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
- Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (2 Years)
- Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences - Oral Medicine
- Clinical Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry
- Communication and Public Relations
- Communication and Public Relations (1 Year)
- Communication and Public Relations (2 Years)
- Communication and Public Relations (Belfast)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science with Industrial Placement
- Construction Management
- Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation
- Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation (1 Year)
- Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation (2 Years)
- Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation (Belfast)
- Data Science
- Data Science (2 Years)
- Data Science (Analytics and Applications)
- Data Science (Analytics and Applications) (2 Years)
- Data Science with Applied Research
- Dietetics
- Digital Marketing Communication and Leadership
- Digital Marketing Communication and Leadership (2 Years)
- Education in Further Education
- Education with Specialisms
- Energy Storage
- Energy Storage Applied Research
- English with Drama and Media Studies
- Film and TV Production
- Fine Art
- Fire Safety Engineering
- Fire Safety Engineering (1 Year)
- Food and Nutrition
- Food and Nutrition (1 Year)
- Food and Nutrition (Belfast)
- Food Regulatory Affairs
- Food Regulatory Affairs (1 Year)
- Food Regulatory Affairs (Belfast)
- Gender, Conflict and Human Rights
- Gender, Conflict and Human Rights (with Placement)
- General Practice Nursing
- Geography
- Geography and Environmental Sciences
- Global Investment Management
- Health and Wellbeing
- Health and Wellbeing (1 Year)
- Health Promotion and Public Health
- Health Promotion and Public Health (1 Year)
- Health Promotion and Public Health (Belfast)
- History
- Home Economics with Food & Nutrition & Nutrition & Food Science
- Human Nutrition
- Human Nutrition (2 Years)
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice
- Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice (with Placement)
- Hydrogen Safety
- International Accounting with Analytics
- International Business
- International Business (Extended)
- International Business (Extended) with Advanced Practice
- International Business (Extended) with Advanced Practice (with Placement)
- International Business (Extended) with Data Analytics
- International Business (Extended) with Data Analytics and Advanced Practice
- International Business (Extended) with Human Resource Management
- International Business (Extended) with Human Resource Management and Advanced Practice
- International Business with Advanced Practice
- International Business with Advanced Practice (with Placement)
- International Business with Data Analytics (Online)
- International Business with Data Analytics (Online) (with Placement)
- International Business with Data Analytics (Online) (with Study Abroad)
- International Business with Data Analytics and Advanced Practice
- International Business with Human Resource Management
- International Business with Human Resource Management and Advanced Practice
- International Commercial Law and ADR
- International Commercial Law and ADR (with Placement)
- International Event Management
- International Event Management (with Advanced Practice)
- International Event Management (with Advanced Practice) (with Placement)
- International Event Management (with Advanced Practice) (with Study Abroad)
- International Tourism and Hospitality Management
- International Tourism and Hospitality Management (with Advanced Practice)
- International Tourism and Hospitality Management (with Advanced Practice) (with Placement)
- Internet of Things
- Internet of Things with Industrial Placement
- Leadership and Innovation in The Public Sector
- Library and Information Management
- Library and Information Management (2 Years)
- Management
- Management and Corporate Governance
- Management and Corporate Governance (2 Years)
- Management with Advanced Practice
- Management with Advanced Practice (with Placement)
- Manufacturing Management
- Manufacturing Management (1 Year)
- Marketing
- MBA
- MBA (with Advanced Practice)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Nursing
- Personalised Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Photography
- Primary Education
- Professional Development in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Software Development
- Professional Software Development (2 Years)
- Professional Software Development (Data Science)
- Professional Software Development (Data Science) (2 Years)
- Psychology
- School Leadership
- Smart Manufacturing Systems
- Smart Manufacturing Systems (1 Years)
- Smart Manufacturing Systems (2 Years)
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Sport and Exercise Medicine (Diploma)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sports Coaching and Performance
- Sports Coaching and Performance (2 Years)
- Strategic Accounting
- Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Technology and Design with Engineering and Manufacturing
- The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
- User Experience and Service Design
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs)
- Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) (2 Years)
Research
- Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
- Art and Design
- Bioprocess Technology for Microbial SynThesis of Surfactants Using Residual Industrial By-Products for Different Functionality
- Business and Management
- Celtic Studies
- Communication, Cultural and Media Studies
- Computing
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Diabetes
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Exercise Medicine, Physical Activity and Health
- Genomic Medicine
- Geography and Environmental Sciences
- History
- Intelligent Systems
- Isolation and Characterization of Phytochemicals with Insulin-Releasing or Glucose Lowering Effects for The Treatment of Type-2 Diabetes
- Law
- Law and Innovation
- Law and Social Justice
- Linguistics
- Medicine
- Music, Drama, Film and Screen, and Heritage / Museum Studies
- Novel Amphibian Skin Peptide - Analogues for The Treatment of Type-2 Diabetes
- Nursing and Health
- Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE)
- Optometry and Vision Science
- Personalised Medicine
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
- Politics and Public Policy
- Psychology - Children, Young People and Schools
- Psychology - Health and Aging
- Psychology - Mental Health
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sport in Society
- Transitional Justice Institute
- Youth and Community Studies
Divisions and Departments
Ulster University has four distinct faculties, which follow separate schools and departments.
They are as follows:
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences,
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment,
- Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, and
- Ulster University Business School.
Each school belongs to several subject areas that are listed below: history, law, English, Irish, journalism, and media, all of which are included in this faculty of arts, humanities, and social sciences.
- Belfast School of Art
- School of Arts and Humanities
- School of Communication and Media
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences
Computing, engineering, architecture, and the built environment comprise this integrity faculty that fulfils the demands of modern society.
- School of Computing
- School of Computing, Engineering, and Intelligent Systems
- School of Engineering
- School of Architecture and the Built Environment
The Faculty of Life and Health Sciences provides health-oriented education. There are nearly 6,500 students, and approximately 250 academic staff are in charge here. The seven disciplines consist of a large-scale portfolio of accredited degrees and research programmes.
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Geography & Environmental Sciences
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- School of Psychology
- School of Sport
Ulster University Business School is granted as the largest business school in the UK and Ireland. There are approximately 6,000 students, and 140 academic staff are in charge here.
- Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
- Department of Global Business and Enterprise
- Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Department of Management, Leadership, and Marketing
Faculty and Staff
- Professor Paul Bartholomew (Vice-Chancellor)
- Professor Paul Seawright (Deputy Vice-Chancellor)
- Tina Gallagher (Project Manager)
- Allison Allen (Academic Excellence Executive Assistant)
- Professor Paul Connolly (Pro Vice-Chancellor & Executive Dean of Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences)
- Colm Crean (Director of Faculty Operations)
- Professor Richard Ekins (Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Cultural Studies)
- Dawn Hetherington (Academic Excellence Executive Assistant)
- Professor Greta Jones (Emeritus Professor of History)
- Professor Frank Lyons (Associate Dean. Research & Innovation)
- Nicola McCay (Technical Planning & Development Manager)
- Mike McCool (ICT Officer)
- Louise O'Boyle - Associate Dean (Academic Quality & Student Experience)
- Seana O'Kane (Faculty Manager)
- Professor Rosalind Pritchard (Emeritus Professor of Education)
- Professor Bill Rolston (Emeritus Professor of Sociology)
- Professor Sven Schottmann (Associate Dean (Development & Partnerships)
- Ciara Shufflebottom (Administrative Officer)
Student Life
Ulster University’s Students’ Union (UUSU) is a mouthpiece for students. It influences the lifestyle of students and builds up a supportive community that helps raise student’s voices.
All kinds of social events, counselling, entertainment, trips, and activities are organised by UUSU. Therefore, the campus has a sports union composed of 65 sports clubs where students can enjoy activities ranging from archery to volleyball, etc.
It’s a big gathering of overseas students where they get an opportunity to introduce themselves to new people, have fun, and gain valuable experience.
Moreover, the institute organises debate clubs, athletics, comic books, and surfing—everything students need—all in one place. The UUSU Volunteering Centre provides support to the local community or the Students’ Union. Living in Northern Ireland is peaceful and safe.
Museums represent a place for safe reflection, like the Tower Museum in Derry or Londonderry. Therefore, students get traditional clothing, mild weather, and medical insurance for the duration of their stay.
Student Statistics
- Female-59%
- Male-41%
- Other-0%
- UK Students-72%
- EU Students-4%
- International-23%
- Full-time-63%
- Part-time-37%
- First year-54%
- Other years-46%
- Postgraduate-28%
- Undergraduate-72%
Transportation
Ulster students can travel from one place to another, whether for study or business, by using public transport. They do not need to worry about traffic and parking. Students can access Translink’s Journey Planner with an advanced ticket for rail or bus services.
All campuses of Ulster provide intricate bus services, tram or subway trains, giving student discounts for all means of public transport. There are dedicated cycling pathways in the city surrounding the campus areas.
Students can also travel on inter-district stage coach and national express service travelling within the UK. Mega bus service can also be a good option to travel across European countries at reasonable price.
Therefore, walking, cycling, car sharing, and electric vehicles are all sustainable travel plans that encourage staff, students, and visitors to travel. There are three main regional airports available with low-cost flights. Scotland, England, and the Isle of Man have ferry connections too.
Housing and Accommodation
Ulster University provides both on-campus and off-campus facilities. Besides the private rented accommodation, students also get suitable local university accommodation. Though private rented accommodation owned by a landlord is affordable, an apartment or a room in a shared house or flat.
The university's on-campus accommodation rates are as follows:
- Belfast campus: starting from £95 to £133 per week per week
- Coleraine campus: From £131 per week
- Jordanstown campus: From £95 per week
Off-campus accommodation rate:
- From £105 per week
- Utilities (Gas, Electricity, etc.): £35 - £80 per month
- Personal Expenses: £35 - £50 per week (depending on social life)
- Phone: £5 to £15 per week (depending on carrier)
Extracurricular Activities
There are many extracurricular activities that you can do at Ulster University campuses. Here is the list of things that students can experience:
- Join a sports club to participate in and play football, rugby, basketball and various indoor games.
- Students can engage with societies related to their interests. Including drama society, music society, photography society, debating society etc.
- Students will also be able to participate in voluntary work to help the university and community grow.
- Student Activities Association (SAA) can provide students with the opportunity to work with university members and get involved with organizing and attending student-centred events, competitions, and cultural activities
- Different types of cultural events are organised every year. Every student can attend and participate in cultural events, festivals, and international nights.
- Students can attend popular social events such as fresher's week, parties, and social gatherings organized by the university.
- As a student, you can take the position of a student ambassador and help run events and support new students
- Participate in workshops and seminars provided by the university on wide range of topics, aiding students in career development and personal growth.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Ulster University has established numerous partnerships and collaborations with various companies and institutions around the world. Here are some notable ones
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Allstate
- UNESCO
- Pearson
- Seagate Technology
- Transitional Justice Institute (TJI)
- Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)
- Ningbo University, China
- Dubai College of Tourism
- Northern Ireland Science Park (Catalyst)
- Queen’s University Belfast
- University of California, Davis
- University of Toronto
- University of Melbourne
- University of the West Indies
- University of St Andrews
- Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Research Opportunities
Ulster University offers a wide range of research opportunities across 15 Research institutes at the university
- Arts & Humanities Research Institute (AHRI)
- Biomedical Sciences Research Institute
- Built Environment Research Institute
- Business and Management Research Institute
- Centre for Media Research
- Computer Science Research Institute
- Engineering Research Institute (ERI)
- Environmental Sciences Research Institute
- Institute of Nursing and Health Research
- Institute for Research in Social Sciences
- Irish and Celtic Studies Research Institute
- Psychology Research Institute
- Research Institute for Art and Design (RIAD)
- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute
- Transitional Justice Institute
The university also provides numerous research opportunities for postgraduate students, including PhD programs, depending on subject and faculty availability.
Fees and Scholarships
Ulster University offers competitive tuition fees and students with good results are sure to get a waiver from several scholarship programs provided by the university admissions.
Tuition fee (for Internationals):
- Undergraduate: £17,010 per year
- Postgraduate: starting from £17,810 to £38,550 per annum
Scholarships:
- The GREAT Scholarships 2021 are applicable to Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Egypt, Ghana, and Kenya.
- International Postgraduate Scholarship,
- Study Abroad Scholarship,
- International Foundation Scholarship,
- John J. Sweeney Scholarship 2021
- The City School Academic Excellence Scholarships
- Apart from that, another scholarship is available to international students.
- British Council Scholarships
- Chevening Scholarships
- COLFULTURO
- Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
- FIDERH
- Fulbright Partnership Awards
- Mitchell Scholarships
- Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
- The Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship
- Victory Scholar Programme
- GRINESS Scholarship
- Medical School Scholarships launched by Heron Bros. that plays a supportive role for Ulster University students and healthcare in the North West
Alumni Network
A huge number of alumni members have chosen Ulster University as their choice for achieving higher education. Some of the popular alumni members are:
- Hillary Clinton - Former US First Lady, former Secretary of State 2009-2013
- Bill Clinton - Former President of the United States
- Fabian Monds - CBE, BBC Governor with responsibility for Northern Ireland
- Brian Norton - President of Dublin Institute of Technology; solar energy technologist
- Antony Alcock - Historian and Ulster Unionist politician
- Brice Dickson - Former Professor of Law; first Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
- Monica McWilliams - Academic, peace activist, human rights defender and former politician
- Willie Doherty - Visual artist, twice nominated for the Turner Prize
- Duncan Campbell - Nominated for the 2014 Turner Prize; 2008 winner of the Bâloise Prize
- Rowel Friers (1920-1998) - Cartoonist, illustrator, painter and lithographer
- Oliver Jeffers - Artist, designer, illustrator and writer
- Claire Morgan - Sculptor and artist
- Martin Parr - British photographer and former President of Magnum Photo Agency
- Omid Djalili - Comedian
- Michael Riley, film producer and CEO of London-based production company Sterling Pictures
- Arshad Sharif, investigative journalist and anchor person
- Roberta Carol Blackman-Woods, Labour Party, MP for City of Durham since 2005
- Kate Hoey, Labour Party, MP for Vauxhall
- Gregory Campbell, Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP for East Londonderry
- Jonathan Magee, academic and former footballer
- Brian Robinson, former Irish rugby union international player
- Brendan Hamill, poet and writer
- Colin Duriez, writer
- Robert Dunlop, motorcyclist
- Tommy Makem, folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller
Career Services
Ulster University offers a wide number of career service options for students to reach their career track. Here are some key services provided:
- Career consultants from Ulster University can provide one-on-one expert advice for career development.
- The career service team is there to aid students in CV writing, cover letter reviews, mock interviews, and psychometric test practices.
- Ulster organises and links students with opportunities to attend recruitment simulations, assessment centres, and networking events to connect with potential employers
- Students studying at Ulster have the opportunity of unlimited access to the Careers Online portal, which includes employer videos, practice psychometric tests, job search tips, and more.
- There are available online pre-sessional English language programmes that meet the requirements to be prepared for the continuation of study.
- The facility of the global webinar series helps to engage with staff.
- Ulster University Library is well-equipped with subject support materials, library databases, references, and literature reviews. Recently, the Belfast Library was transferred to a new location along with computing and study facilities.
- Arranging talks and workshops for international students, along with English language support from CELT, is one of the major concerns.
- Students with disabilities get all kinds of services to achieve their academic goals.
- Students with extra merit can apply for financial support by receiving a salary on placement. Therefore, the international student experience team is active enough to welcome thousands of students from all over the world.
Awards and Recognitions
- University of the Year 2024 award by Times Higher Education
- Times Higher Education Awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
- Times Higher Education Awards
- Queen's Anniversary Prizes
- Guardian University Awards
- Times Higher Education Awards for Outstanding Student Support
Rankings and Achievements
- 45th in the Times University Guide 2025
- 24th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 498th in the QS World University Rankings 2024
- Ulster University ranked highest and came into the top 50 universities in the Complete University Guide 2022 League Tables.
- Ranked 140th Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
- The Chair of Discretionary Support Review is elected by Professor Grainne McKeever.
- Ranked 51st in the Times University Guide 2021 and in the top 100 in the whole world.
- Ranked 61st in the Guardian University Guide 2021
- 72% of Ulster’s submitted work was categorised as internationally excellent in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. More than 90% of Ulster graduates are employed or further study six months after graduation.
Location
There are a total of six locations that make up Ulster University: Magee, Coleraine, Belfast, Jordanstown, and Birmingham. Cathedral Quarter, a thriving cultural hub in Belfast, is home to the university's Belfast campus.
Ulster Festival of Art and Design is just one of many yearly festivals held on campus, which contributes to the vibrant arts environment in the surrounding area.
Whether by private vehicle, the city's first-rate public transportation system, or even a cab, the Jordanstown campus is easily accessible from anywhere in Belfast and is a big draw for city dwellers. Coleraine is the biggest and busiest town on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland, situated beside the River Bann.
The town is ideal for students interested in outdoor sports, and the campus is near the middle of town. Located just outside the city walls on the banks of the Foyle River, the Magee campus is home to both new and old structures, as well as both contemporary and more conventional amenities.