Ulster University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #512 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #206 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #43 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #2 of 2 | In Northern Ireland |
| #49 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 223 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ulster.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 55%*
* Ulster University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent, with passes in 2 Advanced ('A') and grades A, B, or C in three other subjects in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
Research profile
Ulster University is a world-class research university with 54,514 scientific papers published and 1,510,968 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology, Physics, and Political Science.
Ulster University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 686 | 4501 |
| 1994 | 674 | 4841 |
| 1995 | 774 | 5530 |
| 1996 | 858 | 6058 |
| 1997 | 799 | 7019 |
| 1998 | 882 | 7946 |
| 1999 | 815 | 9380 |
| 2000 | 1030 | 11113 |
| 2001 | 948 | 11974 |
| 2002 | 1193 | 13742 |
| 2003 | 1054 | 15952 |
| 2004 | 1186 | 18013 |
| 2005 | 1134 | 21062 |
| 2006 | 1403 | 24211 |
| 2007 | 1550 | 27275 |
| 2008 | 1472 | 30629 |
| 2009 | 1381 | 34370 |
| 2010 | 1675 | 39145 |
| 2011 | 1672 | 43144 |
| 2012 | 1660 | 47730 |
| 2013 | 2176 | 52858 |
| 2014 | 1568 | 56979 |
| 2015 | 1728 | 60149 |
| 2016 | 1757 | 61838 |
| 2017 | 1818 | 65168 |
| 2018 | 1868 | 71683 |
| 2019 | 1856 | 78808 |
| 2020 | 2151 | 99343 |
| 2021 | 2220 | 110272 |
| 2022 | 2018 | 108857 |
| 2023 | 2144 | 109363 |
| 2024 | 1708 | 107587 |
| 2025 | 1423 | 97494 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Ulster University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Programme | Annual Tuition Cost | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | £4,400 | GBP |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | £4,400 | GBP |
| Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) | £4,400 | GBP |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | £4,400 | GBP |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | £14,500 | GBP |
| Master of Science (MSc) | £5,500 | GBP |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | £4,410 | GBP |
Ulster University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Ulster University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Music, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Engineering, European Union Law, Finance, Fine Arts, Medicine, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences |
| Doctorate | Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Management, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Philosophy, Technology |
Ulster University alumni
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James Nesbitt
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorcomedianactorfilm actor
- Biography
-
William James Nesbitt is an actor from Northern Ireland. From 1987, Nesbitt spent seven years performing in plays that varied from the musical Up on the Roof (1987, 1989) to the political drama Paddywack (1994). He made his feature film debut playing talent agent Fintan O'Donnell in Hear My Song (1991). He got his breakthrough television role playing Adam Williams in the romantic comedy-drama series Cold Feet (1997–2003, 2016–2020), which won him a British Comedy Award, a Television and Radio Industries Club Award, and a National Television Award.
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Omid Djalili
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstand-up comedian
- Biography
-
Omid Djalili is an English comedian, actor, and writer of Iranian descent. He began his career at the 1995 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has gone on to become a touring comedian with a substantial list of film and television appearances.
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Gary Lightbody
- Occupations
- bloggersongwriterguitaristsinger
- Biography
-
Gareth John Lightbody OBE is a musician from Northern Ireland. He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol. He has also founded the musical supergroups the Reindeer Section and Tired Pony.
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Kate Hoey
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Catharine Letitia Hoey, Baroness Hoey, better known as Kate Hoey, is a Northern Irish politician and life peer who served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Home Affairs from 1998 to 1999 and Minister for Sport from 1999 to 2001. During the 1970s Hoey was involved in radical far-left groups but by the end of the decade became involved with the Labour Party. Hoey remained a member of the Labour Party for several decades while she was Member of Parliament (MP) for Vauxhall from 1989 to 2019, but resigned from the party in 2020.
Ulster University faculties and divisions
| Academy : Irish Cultural Heritages | Cultural Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Health informatics | Computer Science, Medical Technology |
| Faculty : Art, Design and the Built Environment | Architecture, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Design, Energy Engineering, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, Real Estate, Textile Design |
| Faculty : Arts | Chinese, Cinema and Television, Dance, Design, English, Fine Arts, French, German, History, Irish, Journalism, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Spanish, Textile Design |
| Faculty : Computing and Engineering | Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Life and Health Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Sports |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Criminology, Education, Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Research Division : Access Research Knowledge | Social Policy |
| Research Division : Art and Design | Design, Fine Arts |
| Research Division : Biomedical Sciences | Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology |
| Research Division : Built Environment | Town Planning, Transport Engineering |
| Research Division : Business and Management Studies | Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Research Division : Celtic Studies | Celtic Languages and Studies |
| Research Division : Communication, Cultural and Media Studies | Cultural Studies, Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| Research Division : Community Conflict | Social Sciences |
| Research Division : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Research Division : Developmental Disabilities and Child Health | Child Care and Development, Social Sciences |
| Research Division : Diabetes | Health Sciences |
| Research Division : Education | Education |
| Research Division : Education for Pluralism, Human Rights and Democracy | Human Rights |
| Research Division : Education Management and Organizational Behaviour | Educational Administration |
| Research Division : Energy Research and Technology | Energy Engineering, Technology |
| Research Division : Engineering Composites | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Division : English Language and Literature | English, Literature |
| Research Division : Environmental Research Unit | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Fire Safety Engineering Research and Technology | Fire Science, Technology |
| Research Division : Food and Health | Food Science, Health Sciences |
| Research Division : French | French |
| Research Division : Geography | Geography |
| Research Division : German | German |
| Research Division : Health Informatics | Computer Science, Health Sciences |
| Research Division : Health Sciences and Natural Sciences | Health Sciences, Natural Sciences |
| Research Division : History | History |
| Research Division : Human Rights and Equality | Human Rights, Law |
| Research Division : Inclusive Learning and Social Policy (Adult and Continuing Education) | Adult Education, Social Policy |
| Research Division : International and Regional Policy and Strategy | Regional Planning |
| Research Division : International Conflict | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Research Division : Irish and Celtic Studies | Celtic Languages and Studies, Social Sciences |
| Research Division : Law | Law |
| Research Division : Linguistics | Linguistics |
| Research Division : Marketing | Business Administration, Marketing |
| Research Division : Measurement, Evaluation and Modelling | Psychology |
| Research Division : Media Studies | Media Studies |
| Research Division : Medical Informatics | Medical Technology |
| Research Division : Metallurgy and Materials | Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Research Division : Microbial Biotechnology Research Group | Biotechnology |
| Research Division : Music | Music |
| Research Division : Nanotechnology Research Institute | Nanotechnology |
| Research Division : Natural Resources | Chemistry, Ecology, Natural Resources |
| Research Division : Nursing | Nursing |
| Research Division : Nursing Research | Nursing |
| Research Division : Operations Management | Business Administration, Management |
| Research Division : Organization, Work and Behaviour | Business Administration, Management |
| Research Division : Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Biotechnology, Pharmacy |
| Research Division : Politics and International Studies | International Studies, Political Sciences |
| Research Division : Primary Care and Public Health | Public Health |
| Research Division : Property and Planning | Real Estate |
| Research Division : Psychology | Psychology |
| Research Division : Social Behaviour | Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Research Division : Social Exclusion | Social Studies, Sociology |
| Research Division : Social Policy and Administration | Administration, Social Policy |
| Research Division : Social Work | Social Work |
| Research Division : Sociology | Social Studies, Sociology |
| Research Division : Software Process Technology | Computer Science, Software Engineering |
| Research Division : Sports Related Subjects | Sports |
| Research Division : Surface Science Laboratory | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Division : Sustainable Technologies | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Teacher Professional Development and School Organisation | Educational Administration, Teacher Training |
| Research Division : Transitional Justice Institute | Law |
| Research Division : Transport and Road Assessment | Civil Engineering, Transport and Communications |
| Research Division : Vision | Ophthalmology |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, International Business, Management, Marketing, Retailing and Wholesaling, Tourism |
General information
| Founded | 1968 |
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Location and contacts
| Address | Cromore Road Co. Londonderry Coleraine, BT52 1SA United Kingdom |
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| City population | 24,000 |