Ulster University
United Kingdom
Ulster University is a large, multi-campus public university in Northern Ireland, with campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry, and a significant presence in Birmingham, London, and online. It is known for its strong focus on vocational education, research with impact, and deep connections to regional and global industries. Key strengths include biomedical sciences, art and design, nursing, business, computing, and engineering.
University Overview
The university was formed in 1984 by the merger of two historic institutions: the New University of Ulster (founded 1968 in Coleraine) and the Ulster Polytechnic (founded 1971 in Jordanstown). It inherited the Royal Charter of its predecessor. A major expansion was the 2018 opening of its £350 million Belfast city centre campus, a flagship project for the city. The university has a long tradition of providing accessible, practice-based higher education and has grown into a major driver of innovation and skills in Northern Ireland.
