About the University
Ulster University traces its origins to Magee College, established in 1865. It took its modern, current form in 1984 following the merger of the New University of Ulster and Ulster Polytechnic, and is the largest university in Northern Ireland.
Location
The university operates across four campuses in Northern Ireland: Belfast, Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry (Magee), and Jordanstown, plus branch campuses in London and Birmingham.
What Students Can Study
Ulster University offers a broad course range across business, health, engineering, computing, and the arts. Specific course content, structure, and entry requirements vary by campus and department and should be checked directly with the university.
Why Students Consider This University
Students often consider Ulster University for its scale as the largest university in Northern Ireland and its multiple campuses across the region.
Studying in Belfast
StudyUKToday covers Belfast as one of its UK study destinations, including what the city itself is like for students, alongside Ulster University.
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Applying to Ulster University
StudyUKToday can help with your application to Ulster University: understanding your course options, preparing your documents, matching you to the right course, and preparing and submitting your application. This is free for students; we're paid by the university once you enrol, not by you.
Ulster University makes its own admissions decisions. We support and guide your application; we don't decide the outcome.
Important Information
Course availability, entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines, and other admissions requirements can change and vary by course. Always confirm current details directly with Ulster University or with our team before relying on them.
