University of Ulster

Es. 1968 | N/A

Es. 1968 | N/A

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

34,550

Student Faculty Ratio

23.34

Internationality Factor

35%

Avg Tuition per Student

£3,037

Net assets (2024)

£323.4 milion

Total Income

£259.5 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

Ulster University, commonly referred to as Ulster, is a distinguished institution known for its robust academic programs and research excellence. The university, ranked 44th in the UK in 2022 and 49th in the 2024 league table, offers a dynamic environment for postgraduate study, where the quality of teaching and research intensity are paramount.

The university operates across three main campuses located in Northern Ireland: Belfast, Derry (Londonderry), and Coleraine. This geographical spread provides students with a variety of living experiences, from the bustling urban atmosphere of Belfast to the more tranquil and scenic settings of Derry...

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Cromore Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1SA

+44(0)2870123456

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female58%

Male41%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic100%

Non-academic0%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree52%

Postgraduate (taught)30%

Other undergraduate17%

Postgraduate (research)1%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Students applying for a postgraduate programme at the University of Ulster are required to fulfill the entry requirements of their chosen course. For the MA in Journalism, an undergraduate degree with a 2:2 grade or higher, or relevant professional experience in place of formal qualifications will be considered. For the MSc in International Business, an undergraduate honours degree with a second-class grade or higher is required. Equivalent international qualifications are also accepted, as well as graduate and postgraduate diplomas or certificates. For the PGCE in Art and Design, an undergraduate degree in areas such as English with...

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1968

The University of Ulster is founded through the merger of three regional colleges: Magee College in Derry, New University of Ulster in Coleraine, and Jordanstown College of Ulster Polytechnic.

1984

The University expands with the incorporation of the Ulster College of Art and Design in Belfast.

2014

The University rebrands as Ulster University and adopts a new visual identity.

Public Figures

Brian Friel

Alumnus and Honorary Doctorate recipient, world-renowned playwright

Liam Neeson

Alumnus and Honorary Doctorate recipient, award-winning actor

John Hume

Alumnus and Honorary Doctorate recipient, politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate