Overview
Ulster University, officially the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public university located in Northern Ireland. It is often referred to informally and unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU. It is the largest university in Northern Ireland and the second largest university on the island of Ireland, after the federal National University of Ireland.
Established in 1865 as Magee College,the college took its modern form in 1984 after the merger of the New University of Ulster established in 1968, and Ulster Polytechnic, incorporating its four Northern Irish campuses under the University of Ulster banner. The university incorporated its four campuses in 1984; located in Belfast, Coleraine, Magee College in Derry, and Jordanstown. The university has branch campuses in both London and Birmingham, and an extensive distance learning provision. The university rebranded as Ulster University from October 2014 and this included a revised visual identity.
The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association, Universities Ireland and Universities UK. The institution is a leading modern university ranked in the top 150 global institutions under 50 years of age in The Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 World University rankings.
25,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarship
| Total Worth | £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | You must be classified as an international, self-funding student paying the international tuition fee rate to qualify for this award. You must also hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme delivered on one of our campuses in Northern Ireland (Belfast, Coleraine or Magee), commencing in September and meet any academic and/or English language conditions as stated in your offer letter. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
Ulster University Community Scholarships
| Total Worth | £3,000 per year (up to a maximum of £9,000) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | New students entering first year of an undergraduate course at Ulster University. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | June 6 |
| Other Details | Applications for Community Scholarships Open in 26 January 2024. |
Choice Scholarships
| Total Worth | £1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Undergraduate Students (Open to all ) |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | It will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education, providing £1,000 financial assistance to three students per year for the lifetime of the project. |