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Why Choose Ulster University?
University of the Year 2024
THE named Ulster the UK and Ireland's University of the Year in 2024 for its role in fostering peace and prosperity. In the same period it jumped from 49th to 32nd in the Complete University Guide and from 28th to 24th in the Guardian University Guide. Those are not small moves — most universities shift one or two places a year.
Four subjects in the UK top 2
Ulster ranks #1 in the UK for Nutrition and Food Sciences in the Guardian University Guide. It also sits at #2 nationally for Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy and Hospitality, Events and Tourism. Getting four subjects into the top 2 across completely different faculties is not common. It tells students the strength is broad, not concentrated in one department.
94% employment
94% of Ulster graduates are in work or further study within 6 months. By subject: Pharmacy is 100%. Engineering is 97%. Accounting is 95%. These are not aggregate numbers blended across 30,000 students to hide weak spots — they are subject-level results with a consistent pattern across different faculties.
Every international student gets an automatic scholarship
Ulster gives every new international undergraduate and postgraduate an automatic £2,000 fee reduction. No form, no competition, no essay. For Law, Creative Industries and TESOL postgraduate students, this stacks with a further £2,200 faculty scholarship — a total of £4,200 off tuition in the first year, still with no application required.
Belfast is the most affordable way to study in the UK
University accommodation in Belfast starts at £144 a week. The UK government's own financial requirement for visa purposes is £1,171 a month outside London versus £1,529 in London. Over a 3-year degree, studying in Belfast rather than London saves around £13,000 in the money students are required to hold — and day-to-day living is cheaper still.
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Campus Locations
Belfast Campus
Cathedral Quarter, Belfast city centre; home to Business, Computing, Engineering, Law, Architecture, Art & Design, Games, Animation and Hospitality; modern Birley Building with studios, lecture theatres and HJEM coffee house
Coleraine Campus
Coastal campus; Life and Health Sciences, Psychology, Sport, Humanities and Business
Derry~Londonderry (Magee)
Nursing, Computing, Social Sciences, Peace & Conflict Studies; planned expansion to 10,000 students
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Course Highlights
Business & Management
Undergraduate
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
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BSc (Hons) Accounting (various pathways) |
3-4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Management |
3-4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) International Business |
3-4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Marketing |
3-4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Business Economics / Economics with Finance |
3 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
Postgraduate
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MSc Management |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept; Jan |
|
MSc International Business (Extended option available) |
1 yr FT; 12-15 months extended |
£17,810 |
Sept; Jan |
|
MSc Marketing |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept |
|
MSc Management & Corporate Governance |
1 yr FT |
£19,930 |
Sept |
|
Executive MBA / MPA |
2 yrs PT |
£22,060/yr (FT equivalent) |
Varies |
Computing & IT
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BSc (Hons) Computing Science |
3 yrs FT; 4 sandwich |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence |
3-4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Computing Technologies (Sandwich) |
4 yrs incl. placement |
£17,010; placement yr £4,900 |
Sept |
|
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering |
4 yrs sandwich |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
MSc Computer Science / MSc Data Science |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept; Jan |
|
MSc Artificial Intelligence |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept |
Engineering
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering |
4 yrs sandwich |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering |
4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BEng/MEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering |
4-5 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering |
4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
MEng Mechanical / Electronic / Mechatronics |
1-2 yrs beyond BEng |
£17,810 |
Sept |
Life & Health Sciences
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MPharm Pharmacy (Hons) |
4 yrs integrated |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science |
3 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition / Food & Nutrition |
3 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult / Mental Health / Children's) |
3 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
MBBS Medicine |
5 yrs FT |
£38,550 |
Sept |
|
MSc Biomedical Science |
1 yr FT |
£19,930 |
Sept |
|
MSc Human Nutrition / MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences / MSc Biotechnology Research |
1 yr FT |
£19,930 |
Sept |
Arts, Design, Media & Law
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BA (Hons) Architecture |
3 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BDes (Hons) Animation / Games Design / Graphic Design |
3-4 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
BA (Hons) Film & Television / Journalism & Media |
3 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
MA Film and TV Production |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept |
|
MA User Experience and Service Design |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept |
|
MSc Communication and Public Relations |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept |
|
LLB Law (Graduate Entry) |
2 yrs FT |
£17,010 |
Sept |
|
LLM International Commercial Law & ADR |
1 yr FT |
£19,930 |
Sept |
|
LLM Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation |
1 yr FT |
£19,930 |
Sept |
|
MSc Criminology |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept |
|
MA TESOL (Coleraine) |
1 yr FT |
£17,810 |
Sept |
Full programme list at ulster.ac.uk — contact PFEC Global for course-level guidance and current fees.
Popular Study Areas
Business & Management
Computing & IT
Engineering
Life & Health Sciences
Arts
Law
Entry Requirements
International Foundation Year (IFY):
- Academic: Secondary school completion; country-specific thresholds apply — confirm with Ulster or PFEC Global
- English: IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.5); extended routes may accept lower — confirm per pathway
- Accommodation guarantee: Apply before 14 August 2026 for guaranteed university accommodation
Bachelor's (Direct Entry):
- Academic: Equivalent of three A-levels at CCC minimum; many programmes require higher grades and specific subjects (Maths/Physics for Engineering; portfolio for Architecture; science subjects for Nursing and Health)
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) for most programmes; IELTS 6.5 or 7.0 for Nursing, Pharmacy, TESOL and some health programmes — confirm per course
- Other: Nursing requires occupational health check, interview and police clearance; Architecture requires portfolio submission
Master's (Taught):
- Academic: Honours degree 2:2 or above in a relevant subject; some programmes (Law LLMs, MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences, Executive MBA) require 2:1 or professional experience
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) for most; IELTS 6.5 for Law, Business and Health postgraduate programmes — confirm per course page
Research (PhD):
- Academic: Good honours degree (2:1 or above) and relevant master's; research proposal required
- English: IELTS 6.5 or above; confirmed per project and school
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Scholarships at Ulster University
International Undergraduate Scholarship
- £2,000/year
- All new international self-funding UG students at NI campuses (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry); September start
International Postgraduate Scholarship
- £2,000 first year
- All new international self-funding PG taught students at NI campuses; September or January start
Creative Industries & Communication Scholarship
- £2,200 + £2,000 PG = £4,200 total
- MA Film & TV Production; MA UX & Service Design; MSc Communication & PR; Belfast campus; September 2025
Law and Criminology Scholarship
- £2,200 + £2,000 PG = £4,200 total
- LLB Law (Graduate Entry); LLM International Commercial Law & ADR; LLM Corporate Law, Computing & Innovation; MSc Criminology; Belfast; September 2025
TESOL Scholarship
- £2,200 + £2,000 PG = £4,200 total
- MA TESOL at Coleraine campus; September 2025
Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship (Norbrook)
- Up to £10,000 covering tuition; balance paid as living support
- MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences students with conditional offer
GREAT Scholarships 2025
- £10,000 towards PG tuition
- Full-time 1-year PGT; specific nationalities (Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Vietnam and others)
Dean's Scholarship (January intake)
- £1,500-£2,200 on top of £2,000 International Scholarship (up to £4,200 total)
- International self-funding students starting January 2026 at NI campuses; excludes MBBS, part-time, branch campuses
Chevening, Commonwealth, Fulbright
- Varies — often full or partial tuition plus stipend
- Country and programme-specific criteria
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Student Support Services
International Student Advisory Service (ISAS)
Pre-arrival to graduation support covering visa, bank accounts, healthcare, registration and cultural adjustment
UUniReady app
App-based preparation programme for international students with resources, tasks and videos before arrival
Global Buddy Scheme
New international students paired with current students for practical and social support from day one
Academic and English support
Academic English workshops throughout the semester covering essay structure, referencing and presentation skills; subject-specific study clinics in Engineering, Computing and Health
Wellbeing
24/7 student wellbeing support, counselling and mental health services across all campuses; sport facilities open year-round including fitness studios and strength and conditioning
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