Frequently asked questions
Ulster University is the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2024 and offers a supportive environment in which students thrive. Strong ties with national and international employers shape Ulster's degrees, with programmes designed to set graduates up for career success. Modern campus facilities include industry-standard environments, supported by extensive libraries and learning spaces. Ulster is set apart by the friendliness and encouragement of fellow students, faculty, and support staff. With 245,000 alumni worldwide, students also enjoy an extensive professional network.
Ulster University graduates enjoy leadership roles across the globe. UU graduates have won the Turner Prize on three separate occasions. UU engineers developed Covid testing kits. UU food scientists have conducted taste tests for multinationals like McDonald's. You鈥檒l get plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience. Extensive industry relationships have led to over 4,000 placement opportunities each year. You can take advantage of international opportunities, too: Ulster鈥檚 GoGlobal programme can send students to over 200 locations worldwide. You can complete extracurricular activities to earn an extra award on graduation. And over 600 on-campus jobs are available each year.
Ulster University has three distinct locations 鈥� in the north coast town of Coleraine and in the two main Northern Irish cities of Belfast and Derry~Londonderry. The Coleraine campus is within easy reach of four separate areas of outstanding natural beauty, and the swells of the Atlantic Ocean make it a surfer's paradise. Derry and Belfast cities offer a cosmopolitan mix of culture, history, and modern amenities. With a vibrant music and arts scene, both cities are student-friendly with many affordable entertainment options. Well-connected by air, sea, and rail, all locations are easy to get to, and UU students can avail themselves of all facilities at all campuses.