Ulster University

York Street, Belfast

  • #=559 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 19,775Total Students
  • 1,215Faculty
  • 5,155Int'l Students

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Ulster University is a large, diverse and modern institution with over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff. The University has ambitious development plans, notably the expansion of the Belfast City campus to open in 2018, accommodating students and staff currently based in Belfast and Jordanstown in a stunning 21st century building.  The new enhanced Belfast campus will transform higher education in the city, creating dynamic teaching and learning environments with state of the art facilities in line with Belfast's vision of being a 'Smart City'.  This campus will be a world-class centre for research and innovation, facilitating creative and technological excellence.  With four campuses across Northern Ireland, Ulster University is deeply embedded in every aspect of the region’s life and work. 

About

Ulster University is a large, diverse and modern institution with over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff. The University has ambitious development plans, notably the expansion of the Belfast City campus to open in 2018, accommodating students and staff currently based in Belfast and Jordanstown in a stunning 21st century building.  The new enhanced Belfast campus will transform higher education in the city, creating dynamic teaching and learning environments with state of the art facilities in line with Belfast's vision of being a 'Smart City'.  This campus will be a world-class centre for research and innovation, facilitating creative and technological excellence.  With four campuses across Northern Ireland, Ulster University is deeply embedded in every aspect of the region’s life and work. 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2014
    #601-650
  • 2015
    #551-600
  • 2016
    #551-600
  • 2017
    #601-650
  • 2018
    #601-650
  • 2019
    #601-650
  • 2020
    #601-650
  • 2021
    #601-650
  • 2022
    #651-700
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #=498
  • 2025
    #=559

Student & Staff

Total students
19,775

23%
77%

International students
5,155

71%
29%

Total faculty staff
1,215

595
620

Total students
19,775

23%
77%

International students
5,155

71%
29%

Total faculty staff
1,215

620
595
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Belfast,

York Street , Belfast , Northern Ireland , United Kingdom , BT15 1ED

Coleraine,

Cromore Road , Coleraine , Northern Ireland , United Kingdom , BT52 1SA

Jordanstown,

Shore Road , Jordanstown , Northern Ireland , United Kingdom , BT37 0QB

Magee,

Northland Road , Magee, Londonderry , Northern Ireland , United Kingdom , BT48 7JL

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English language requirements

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