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Summary
Ulster University was named UK and Ireland University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2024. At Ulster, student-centred, careers-focused education is underpinned by applied research. You’ll be taught by expert staff and practitioners in industry-leading facilities on campuses that are supportive and welcoming. Close links with employers and awarding bodies ensure you’ll gain the expertise, knowledge, and qualifications needed to achieve your ambitions.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate64%Postgraduate36%
Study mode
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Full-time81%Part-time19%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK68%International25%EU7%
Student gender
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Male 49%Female 51%
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 2027
Overall ranking
47th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000643 64%47th
7 -
Entry standards
/ Max 208123 59%51st
10 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.20 80%30th
1 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.20 80%43rd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.55 55%49th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922443 53%43rd
1 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2556898 35%39th
2 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.318.0111th
4 -
Continuation
/ Max 10090.4 90%75th
26 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.3 75%50th
3 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10074.8 75%58th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- 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
- Geology
- 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
- Paramedic Science
- 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
33rd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10084.1 84%33rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 209119 57%35th
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.31 83%28th
12 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.21 80%24th
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Continuation
/ Max 10085.2 85%82nd
12 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%13th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2024, Ulster University offers a supportive environment in which students thrive. Strong relationships with national and international employers have aided the development of degree programmes 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 set Ulster University apart. And with 250,000 alumni worldwide, students benefit from 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, and UU food scientists have run taste tests for global companies like McDonald's. Extensive industry relationships have resulted in over 4,000 placement opportunities each year. International opportunities on UU's GoGlobal programme can send students to over 200 locations worldwide. Students 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 – in 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 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 make use of all facilities at all campuses.