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Ulster University

Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland United Kingdom
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Institution Overview

Institution details and overview.

About the Institution

Ulster University is a UK public university with a multi-campus network across Northern Ireland (including Coleraine, Belfast, and Derry~Londonderry), delivering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across major subject areas. It’s known for career-focused learning, with many courses offering placements/work-based learning and strong links to employers and professional bodies.

Alongside teaching, it supports an active research environment through specialist institutes and facilities, and it also offers strong student-life infrastructure (societies, wellbeing support, and sport facilities).

Institution Type

Public University

Establishment Year
  • 1984 — The University of Ulster was established by Royal Charter (following a merger).
  • Earlier roots include the New University of Ulster, established by Royal Charter dated 1 September 1970.
Rankings
  • QS World University Rankings 2026: #609