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Ulster University
Overview
Ulster University information
About Ulster University
UCAS Code: U20
Ulster University is the UK and Ireland University of the Year as voted by Times Higher Education Awards, 2024. A prestigious, multi-campus higher education institution in Northern Ireland, offering a wide range of academic programs, pioneering research, and a vibrant learning environment. With a focus on industry needs, excellence and innovation, Ulster University nurtures success for every student.
Tuition fees at Ulster University
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £4,750 to £9,250 with the most common fee for a course being £9,250.
- International students pay between £16,320 and £38,550 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,010.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
90%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
89%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Ulster University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Ulster University
Ulster University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are Ulster University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
136 UCAS pointsSport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Belfast
136 UCAS pointsLaw with Politics & International Studies
LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Belfast
136 UCAS pointsCommunication, Advertising and Marketing
BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
Belfast
136 UCAS pointsSport Studies with optional placement year
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Belfast
128 UCAS pointsQuantity Surveying and Commercial Management
BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
Belfast
120 UCAS pointsBSc Hons Computing with Applied Mathematics
BSc 3 Years full-time 2025
Derry~Londonderry
120 UCAS pointsSport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025
Derry~Londonderry
Ulster University reviews & discussions
Showing 15 reviews
Foundation year student
I’ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never would’ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. They’ve made the course more enjoyable.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
The timetable is good. We are currently in 4 days a week with a placement day on Friday
2 years ago
1st year student
The timetable is compact and manageable. The course structure is well laid out and ensures to provide students with a fair work load. The module content is concise, providing students with information which is interesting to learn. The quality of the teaching at the university is top class, lecturer...
2 years ago
1st year student
Five stars: Excellent
2 years ago
1st year student
Although is part-time, is quite full of activities and readings. Feedback have been helpful and the content is interesting. I would like that lectures were not only voice recording but that they were a bit more engaging
2 years ago
1st year student
Three stars: Good
2 years ago
Undergraduate students were asked to rate Ulster University on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
89%
high
Learning resources
89%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
81%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Discussions
Students are talking about Ulster University on The Student Room.
