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. With four campuses across Northern Ireland, Ulster University is deeply embedded in every aspect of the region’s life and work.    At the Coleraine campus, course provision is broad – biomedical sciences, environmental science and geography, psychology, business, the humanities and languages, film and journalism, travel and tourism, teacher training and computing are among the campus strengths. The Belfast campus provision spans an increasing and exciting range of subjects including architecture, hospitality, Irish language, event management, photography and digital animation. Magee teaching strengths include business, computing, nursing, Irish language and literature, social sciences, law, psychology, peace and conflict studies and the performing arts - with plans to expand computing and engineering provision on this campus over the next few years. The Jordanstown campus has a strong profile in engineering, built environment, social sciences, business, law, communication and academic disciplines relating to the science and coaching of sport.  

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. With four campuses across Northern Ireland, Ulster University is deeply embedded in every aspect of the region’s life and work.    At the Coleraine campus, course provision is broad – biomedical sciences, environmental science and geography, psychology, business, the humanities and languages, film and journalism, travel and tourism, teacher training and computing are among the campus strengths. The Belfast campus provision spans an increasing and exciting range of subjects including architecture, hospitality, Irish language, event management, photography and digital animation. Magee teaching strengths include business, computing, nursing, Irish language and literature, social sciences, law, psychology, peace and conflict studies and the performing arts - with plans to expand computing and engineering provision on this campus over the next few years. The Jordanstown campus has a strong profile in engineering, built environment, social sciences, business, law, communication and academic disciplines relating to the science and coaching of sport.  

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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