Ulster University

About Ulster University

Recognised as University of the Year 2024 by the Times Higher Education Awards, Ulster University is the largest university in Northern Ireland, with campuses in Belfast, Derry~Londonderry and Coleraine, plus branch locations in London, Birmingham and Manchester. Across these academic communities, students benefit from a wide range of programmes, pioneering research and a supportive learning environment. With a strong focus on industry needs, employability and innovation, Ulster empowers students to shape their future from day one.

Whether students are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate study, Ulster University is an excellent choice for international students seeking a UK education.

Ulster is home to over 30,000 students from more than 70 different countries. Students can choose to study in the following locations:

Belfast, voted one of the top 50 best cities in the world to visit (Time Out, 2025), offers a lively university experience, located within the Cathedral Quarter, the cultural centre of the city. Belfast is renowned for the warmth of its welcome and offers a fantastic student lifestyle. This state-of-the –art campus spans an exciting range of subjects including art, computing, engineering, business, politics, policy, law, communication, sports, architecture, hospitality, event management, photography and animation. It’s a creative, modern place to live and learn.

Derry~Londonderry, the cultural heart of the North West, combines creativity and community. The campus sits in the centre of the city, close to outstanding coastal scenery. It is one of the UK’s most affordable student cities, with festivals, live music and well-known filming locations. Students can study law, medicine, music, drama, Irish, cinematic arts, computing, engineering and business.

Coleraine is ideal for students who enjoy the outdoors. Located along the River Bann and near the beaches of Portrush and Portstewart, it offers opportunities for surfing, sea swimming and scenic breaks. Students benefit from excellent sports facilities and industry-standard learning spaces such as a functioning newsroom, model pharmacy and optometry clinic. Degrees include journalism, digital media, psychology, optometry, geography, environmental science, pharmacy, English, history, tourism and teaching.

Graduate outcomes

Ulster University programmes are designed to consider career outcomes and are developed in partnership with employers to match industry demands. Many programmes offer professional accreditation and include work placements.

Voted best UK university for careers services (Student Crowd, 2025), Ulster’s Employability and Graduate Futures team offer support services to prepare students for work. International students can benefit from one-to-one careers consultations as well as access to Ulster’s vacancy platforms and events. Graduates from Ulster enjoy one of the best employment rates in the United Kingdom, as 94 per cent of graduates find work or further study six months following their departure from the university.

The Ulster Edge award recognises students for their interests outside the university. It provides opportunities to graduates to engage in various activities that improve their career prospects.

The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) provides a detailed record of extra-curricular and academic achievements along with every degree. This helps graduates showcase their achievements to prospective employers or helps in pursuing further studies.

What’s new

Ulster University is proud to announce its participation in the new Research Plus consortium, a national collaboration of ten research-focused universities driving innovation, skills and impact across the UK.

Through this engagement, Ulster University will contribute its expertise in interdisciplinary research to address key societal and economic challenges, while strengthening partnerships with leading institutions and industry partners. Participation in Research Plus highlights Ulster’s continued commitment to delivering world-class research with meaningful regional and global impact.

Exceptional graduate outcomes

Graduates from Ulster enjoy one of the best employment rates in the United Kingdom, as 94 per cent of graduates find work or further study six months following their departure from the university.  Most of the study programmes are professionally accredited and allow students to obtain practical experience through placements and internships.

Ulster’s Employability and Graduate Futures team help students enhance their professional confidence and employability through expert career advice, networking events, and access to employment, internship and placement opportunities. The university has a range of digital tools including Student Circus, an online platform specifically for international students, helping them connect with employers who proactively recruit international graduates.