Ulster University

United Kingdom

About Ulster

Established in 1984, the University of Ulster is an institution with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement. It is based in Northern Ireland with campuses in London and Birmingham.

In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Ulster was ranked within the top five universities in the UK for its research in law, biomedical sciences, nursing, and art and design. The university also boasts strong links with business and industry and courses are structured to allow students to combines their studies with vocational work placements.

Its main Belfast campus constitutes one of Northern Ireland's largest urban developments. Situated in Cathedral Quarter, the artistic and cultural area of the city, the Belfast campus is traditionally associated with Art, but has expanded to include subjects such as architecture, event management, Irish language, photography and digital animation. It also plays host to frequent fashion shows, art exhibitions and other cultural events across its 75,000sqm estate. The campus is currently undergoing a £250 million redevelopment programme to upgrade its teaching and learning facilities.

Campuses

The London campus is situated right in the heart of the city, in historic Holborn. Close to many transport links, restaurants, bars and attractions, our campus still manages to have an intimate feel, with friendly staff and students alike.

The campus has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment throughout and now provides an even better environment for you to study and socialise in. Equipped with computer rooms, common areas, classrooms, library facilities, free wi-fi throughout and private study areas, it is an ideal location. Here are some amenities near our campus.

The Birmingham campus has a great location in the city centre close to the main New Street rail station in the Centre City building. Excellent teaching facilities and faculty compliment a cosy campus geared towards learning and employment. Ulster's recommended accomodation is no more than a 15 minute walk away.

Whilst having no sports or bar facilites within the campus building, the Birmingham campus has a number of relationships with local businesses (including bars, restaurants, shops and other universities) to provide these to students. Here are some amenities near our campus.

Belfast campus is situated in the artistic and cultural centre of the city; the Cathedral Quarter.

Although traditionally associated with Art, the campus spans an increasing and exciting range of subjects including architecture, hospitality, event management, photography and digital animation. The vibrant campus plays host to frequent fashion and art exhibitions and is an exciting place to study. Here are some amenities near our campus.

Information
Year
Founded
1968
Student
Population
25155
Staff
Population
1665
Male to Female
Ratio
45 : 55
International
Students
8%
Social
Accreditations
Strengths
Speech Therapy
CUG, Speech & Language Therapy
2nd
Optometry
CUG, Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
3rd
Pharmacy
The Times, Pharmacology and pharmacy
3rd
Computer Science
The Times, Information systems and management
4th
Food Science
The Times, Food science
4th
Diagnostic Imaging
The Times, Radiography
5th
Surveying & Planning
The Times, Town and country planning and landscape
7th
Hospitality & Tourism
Guardian, Hospitality and Leisure Management
8th
Psychology
CUG, Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
9th
Occupational Therapy
CUG, Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
9th
Nursing & Health Science
Guardian, Nursing
10th
Bioengineering
The Times, Bioengineering and biomedical engineering
12th
Architecture
The Times, Architecture
13th
Physiotherapy
CUG, Physiotherapy
18th
Social Work & Policy
The Times, Social work
20th
Sports Science
Guardian, Sports-Related Subjects
21st
Accounting & Finance
The Times, Accounting and finance
22nd
Biological Science
CUG, Biomedical Sciences
22nd
Criminology
The Times, Criminology
22nd
Civil Engineering
The Times, Civil engineering
23rd
Scholarships
Scholarships
Up to £3000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Early payment discounts
Up to £1000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity
Official agent
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Hotline
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Seán Gallagher Entrepreneur
Seán Gallagher is an Irish entrepreneur, businessman and politician from Ireland. He is the founder of the company Smarthomes and has featured as a panellist on Dragons' Den. In 2009, he won Charity Lords of the Ring. He received an MBA from the University of Ulster in 2000.
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