University of Ulster

Address and Location

Ulster University is a popular academic institution spread across several campuses in Northern Ireland, at Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee, Derry. Each site has its own individual charm. For bars and big-city living, choose Belfast. For history head to Jordanstow, for everything in between, Derry and Coleraine.

 

 

Background and History

The early history of Ulster University can be traced back to the establishment of Magee College in 1865. This institution took the name Ulster Polytechnic in 1968, then the University of Ulster in 1984. Since then the institution has built a solid reputation for teaching and research.

Location and Accessibility

By rail: Trains run daily between Belfast, Coleraine, Derry and Jordanstown.

By road: Motorists can access the campuses via the M1, M2 and M3.

Accessibility: The University of Ulster has an inclusive policy; staff strive to make all necessary adjustments for people with physical and mental health issues.

What's on Offer

BA, BSc, Graduate Diploma, CIMA Professional Qualification, BEng, MEng, Bdes, Law, PgDip, MSc, MArch, MBA, PgCert, MFA, Mmus, PhD, MPhil, MD

Entry Requirements

Entry standards vary between subjects, with most requiring around 230 UCAS points. Specific course information can be found on the university website.

University Accommodation

The university campuses offer adequate accommodation for students. Jordanstown has historically provided the cheapest halls, more luxurious rooms are available at Magee and Duncreggan.

Private Accommodation

Students choosing not to live in halls are given support by the university to source alternative accommodation.

Academic Strengths and Research Profile

The quality of Ulster's courses in biomedical science, nursing, midwifery and Celtic studies are widely regarded as excellent, in terms of both teaching and research. The university regularly ranks in the UK top 10 for the number of undergraduate applications received.  

Tuition Fees

Undergraduate courses currently cost £8,000 per year for UK students. Fees for international students and postgraduates vary.

 

Financial Support: A variety of scholarships and means-tested bursaries are available to undergraduates and postgraduates. Check the university website for more details.

Academic Facilities

High levels of investment have been made into academic facilities at all of the university's campuses. Students have full access to large on-site libraries. Wi-fi is provided on all campuses.

Other on-site Amenities

Each campus provides a different range of amenities, including ATMs, bars and cafes. Sporty students are well-served by gyms and sports centres at several of the sites.

   

Medical and Social Care

Both the Jordanstown and Coleraine campuses feature on-site health centres. Nurses hold regular clinics at the other campuses, and religious provision is offered by the university's resident chaplaincy.

   

What's on in the Area

Students are spoilt for choice when it comes to evening entertainment. Belfast is home to an eclectic variety of live music venues and traditional Irish bars; nearby Portstewart is also popular with students. Those with an interest in history will enjoy the Titanic visitor centre and twelfth-century castle in Carrickfergus.

   

Moving On

The staff at the University Career Development Centre are on hand to provide guidance and source employment opportunities. Students are also given regular opportunities to meet local businesses at job fairs.

University alumni include the comedian and actor Omid Djalili, publisher and producer Gerry Anderson MBE and Labour politician Kate Hoey. In 2001, the university launched 'Campus One', a virtual environment for distance learners offering the UK's first course in Hydrogen Safety Engineering.

Is Ulster University the place for you?

Ulster offers affordable student living at a well-respected university. If biomedical science is your subject, few universities in the UK rival the department's excellent teaching and facilities. Applicants should also consider the Universities of Dublin and Limerick for comparison.