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Summary
Working with awarding bodies to maximise the accreditations and qualifications, Ulster's industry-led course design provides the skills needed by employers.
Over 2,500 students engage in local and international work-based learning experiences each year, building their CV and professional network.
Ulster provides students with the opportunity to study, work or volunteer abroad with over 200 global partners.
Ulster University's three campuses are at the heart of Northern Ireland. Its inclusive and supportive campus-based learning environment welcomes learners of all backgrounds. Student-centred, hands-on education is underpinned by applied research, taught by expert staff and practitioners in industry-standard facilities. Close links with employers and awarding bodies ensure that students gain the expertise, knowledge and qualifications needed to achieve their ambitions.
SOURCE:CONSULTATION & TEF
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
Undergraduate72%
Postgraduate28%
Study mode
Full-time63%
Part-time37%
Student populationLARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
UK73%
International23%
EU4%
Student gender
Male41%
Female59%
SOURCE: HESA
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
42ndout of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
Overall score
/ Max 100069670%
42nd
7
Entry standards
/ Max 21213463%
54th
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.1880%
17th
Research quality
/ Max 43.2080%
44th
Research intensity
/ Max 10.5555%
50th
Academic services spend
/ Max 3325200760%
46th
3
Facilities spend
/ Max 222680236%
37th
7
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.318.3
107th
Continuation
/ Max 10089.089%
101st
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10080.781%
44th
9
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10081.381%
12th
24
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Subject League Tables 2025
11
Subjects ranked in the top ten
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- - Building
- - Celtic Studies
- - Food Science
- - Health Studies
- - Physiotherapy
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Accounting & Finance
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Celtic Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Health Studies
- History
- Information Technology & Systems
- Land & Property Management
- Law
- Linguistics
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
28thout of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
Overall score
/ Max 10091.191%
28th
2
Entry standards
/ Max 22712857%
38th
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.3985%
6th
8
Research quality
/ Max 43.2180%
24th
Continuation
/ Max 10095.095%
44th
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10081.081%
18th
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SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES
Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Sandwich / Placement
65 courses
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Full time
115 courses
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SOURCE: IDP CONNECT & UCAS
Frequently asked questions
Ulster University offers a supportive environment in which students thrive. Strong relationships with national and international employers have contributed to the development of degree programmes which are designed to set graduates up for success in their chosen career. Modern campus facilities allow students to learn in industry-standard environments, supported by extensive libraries and learning spaces. The friendliness and encouragement of fellow students, faculty and support staff sets Ulster University apart, and with 225,000 alumni worldwide, students benefit from an extensive professional network.
Ulster's graduates enjoy leadership roles around the globe. Ulster University graduates have won the Turner Prize on three separate occasions; Ulster University engineers developed Covid testing kits; and Ulster University food scientists have led taste tests for global companies like McDonalds. Extensive industry relationships have resulted in over 2,500 placement opportunities each year. Students can benefit from international opportunities through Ulster's Go Global programme, which can send students to over 200 locations worldwide. Students can complete extracurricular activities to earn an additional award on graduation, and over 500 on-campus jobs are available each year.
The three campuses of Ulster University are situated at the north-coast town of Coleraine and in the two main Northern Irish cities of Belfast and Derry~Londonderry.Coleraine campus is within easy reach of four separate areas of outstanding natural beauty, and the swells of the Atlantic Ocean make the area a surfer's paradise. The cities of Derry and Belfast offer a cosmopolitan mix of 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 campuses are easy to get to, and Ulster University students can make use of all facilities at all campuses.
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