Ulster University

Ulster University was founded in 1968. It was first known as the New University of Ulster after which it merged with the Ulster Polytechnic in 1984 to form the University of Ulster. Situated in Northern Ireland, it became a highly ranked public university with a national and international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and technology. It is a member of the European University Association and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The University has affiliations with major universities in Ireland and universities in the UK.

The University stretches over four campuses, Belfast Campus, Coleraine Campus, Jordanstown Campus, and Magee Campus. The University also has branch campuses like the London Branch Campus, the Qatar Branch Campus, and the Birmingham Branch Campus. The University is home to approximately 27,000 students from different communities and countries. Organized into four faculties, each campus has a number of subject areas, courses, and programs. These include the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences that include Law, English, History, Media and Journalism; Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment; Faculty of Life and Health Sciences and Ulster University Business School. Each faculty offers courses and programs for undergraduate study, postgraduate study, short courses and CPD, eLearning, research, and Ph.D.

•  The University offers over 2000 work placements every year ensuring the employability of their students, within six months of graduation. It has support services accessible through its award-winning Career Development Centre.
• The University offers affordable student accommodation and low tuition fees that can be paid in five monthly instalments. Scholarships and discounts can also be availed by international students.
• The University has a supportive staff and the overall atmosphere of the place is very welcoming. There is a dedicated team of pastoral and support staff and the International Student Experience Team all of whom are there to help students should they have any questions, queries or suggestions.
• The University offers up to date, modern and state-of-the-art facilities for learning, teaching, innovation and research activities. It also has purpose-built engineering resources, a world-class sports centre and a financial innovation laboratory.
• Each campus is distinctly beautiful and offers a different set of experiences. A Game of Thrones fan would love the location for it is home to the Dragonstone, the Haunted forest and Winterfell. Besides that, Northern Ireland is a beautiful place to explore, and it has also been rated as one of the Top Five locations for Road Trips.

• Career Services: The courses in the University are designed in such a way that they ensure their students’ employability after graduation. The University provides work placement or a study abroad opportunity so that students can gain valuable real-world experience. Ulster University has an award-winning Employability and Careers Hub on each campus providing students with support and advice on how to plan a career and develop employability skills. Furthermore, the University offers career support to graduates up to 5 years post their graduation through consultations, vacancy systems, and career events.
• Success Rate: According to The Guardian’s News Datablog, employment statistics of students who graduated from Ulster University is at 89.5%.

Notable Alumni:

• Bill Clinton: 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001)
• Mark Durkan: Retired Irish Nationalist Politician, North Ireland.
• Mary McAleese: President of Ireland (1997-2011)
• Brian Robinson: Former Rugby Player.
• Gerry Anderson: English television and film producer, director, writer, and occasional voice artist.

• Student Services: Student services and facilities are provided to assist students with their academic life and these include the Library, ICT, and Reprographic Services. International Conference of New Trends in Computing Sciences (ICTCS) provides and supports PC systems for university examinations. Students can have access to IT facilities including teaching rooms and video conferencing suites that have over 20 IT laboratories and 1500 student PCs.
• Library: Each campus has its own library with study spaces, fixed PCs, quiet/silent study zones, furniture, and other equipment designed to give a flexible learning environment for students.
• Arts and Culture: The Belfast campus in the University offers programs in architecture, hospitality, photography, digital animation, and event management. They also frequently host art exhibitions and fashion shows.
• Accommodation: Ulster University has a wide range of accommodations such as twin Rooms, en-suites, and 1 and 2-bed flats. Students can also get accommodation based on their preference such as wheelchair access to rooms with an accessible bathroom and kitchen facilities, single or mixed-sex residences, quiet zones, or alcohol-free residences.
• Sports facilities: Ulster University has outstanding sports facilities such as the fitness studios, classes, fully trained sports staff, wellness suite, health suite, athletics area, sports hall, acupressure, and sports massage room, multi-sport indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Medical services: Although Ulster University does not have an on-campus health center, their Student Support works in partnership with the local health and Social Care Trusts that aid students if they have any medical or health concerns.
• Clubs: All Ulster University students are members of the Students’ Union (UUSU). This union acts as a student support network and the student’s voice. Clubs and societies in the University get students involved in making new friends, experiencing something new, having fun, and help them gain skills to enhance their CV. The Sports Union is also part of UUSU, organizing 65 sports clubs across all campuses. Passionate students who want to take part in volunteering activities can also join the UUSU Volunteering Centre supporting the local community or the Students’ Union.