Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Ulster University is a university in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, ranked QS #=595. 217 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September, January and August.
Ulster University is a public university in Northern Ireland with campuses in Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry. It publishes a detailed Bangladesh page with clear entry requirements and specific application rules for Bangladeshi applicants, including a regional restriction on Sylhet.
- Automatic scholarships for all international applicants — no separate application
- Undergraduate: Global Excellence Scholarship £5,000 in Year 1 and £3,000 in Years 2–4 (A-level BBB equivalent)
- Postgraduate: Global Excellence Scholarship £5,000 (UK 2:1 equivalent) or Standard Country Scholarship £4,000
- Clear 2026/27 fees: UG £17,490, most Master's £18,310 per year
- Accepts Alim (Madrasah Board) and BTEB 4-year Diploma holders for undergraduate entry
- Foundation entry with just 50% in HSC
- Campuses in Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry
Courses (217)
- BSc (Hons) Food Business and Innovation — Undergraduate, three to four years
- BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Politics and International Studies with Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Biotechnology Research — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Respiratory and Sleep Physiology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Social Policy with Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Language and Linguistics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition with placement year — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting (Pathways) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Computer Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Communication — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MOptom Optometry — Postgraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MA History — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Management and Corporate Governance — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Mechanical Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BEng (Hons), MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering — Undergraduate, a year
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Programming) — Undergraduate, a year
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security — Undergraduate, a year
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies — Undergraduate, a year
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sociology with Criminology — Undergraduate, a year
- LLB (Hons) Law with Politics and International Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sociology with Education — Undergraduate, a year
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Drama — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Irish — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Education — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting with Education — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng (Hons) Software Engineering — Undergraduate, a year
- BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MA English Literature — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Sport Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ulster University located?
Ulster University is in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What courses does Ulster University offer?
Ulster University lists 217 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Food Business and Innovation, BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management, BSc (Hons) Politics and International Studies with Criminology, MSc Biotechnology Research and BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Ulster University?
Published fees at Ulster University: Undergraduate (2026/27, per year) £17,490; Master's, most courses (2026/27) £18,310; Selected Master's/LLM (2026/27) £20,490. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Ulster University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge English and LanguageCert Academic.
When are the intakes at Ulster University?
Ulster University runs intakes in September, January and August. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027.
Does Ulster University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Global Excellence Scholarship (UG) (£5,000 Year 1; £3,000 Years 2–4); Standard Country Scholarship (UG) (£4,000 Year 1; £2,000 Years 2–4); Global Excellence Scholarship (PG) (£5,000).
How do I apply to Ulster University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Ulster University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment