Ulster University is a publicly funded higher education institution located in Northern Ireland. The university owns and manages four main campuses: Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, and Magee. Each campus hosts its own special facilities for the departments that occupy them, with some of the facilities between them including an award-winning Law Clinic, television and radio studios, Clinical Physiology suites, among many other well-equipped facilities.
Latest ranking updates for Ulster University
- 27 Sep, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with Ulster University in position 601.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Ranking position #17.
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian League Table with Ulster University in position 28.
- 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with Ulster University in position 642.
University rankings
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #2
- #301
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- Agricultural Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #9
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- Food Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #1
- #5
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #13
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #5
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- Building
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #1
- #28
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #501
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- Arts and Humanities
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #2
- #55
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #32
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #59
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Business
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- #1
- #17
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- Accounting and Finance
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #30
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #44
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #601
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- Business and Economics
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #1
- #51
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- Hospitality & Leisure Management
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #25
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #2
- #45
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #601
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #2
- #601
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- Computer Science & Information Systems
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Design
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- #1
- #18
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Education
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- #2
- #401
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #2
- #428
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Engineering
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- #2
- #21
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- Chemical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #24
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #22
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #29
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #40
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #501
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #2
- #903
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #1
- #14
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- General Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #20
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- General Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #31
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #36
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #793
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #898
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- Technology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #1
- #40
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- Communication & Media Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #15
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- Journalism
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #2
- #5
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- Celtic Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #68
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #77
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #23
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #2
- #36
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #48
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #1
- #20
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #10
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #51
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- Nursing
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #201
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- Nursing
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #2
- #5
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- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #251
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- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #9
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- Physiotherapy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #21
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- Physiotherapy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #2
- #41
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #601
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- Biological Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #2
- #1063
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- Biological Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #1
- #28
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #980
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #46
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- Geography & Environmental Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #48
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #23
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #28
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #24
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- Geography
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #22
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #55
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #61
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #73
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #6
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #49
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #201
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #1
- #297
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #301
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #301
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #2
- #30
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- Social Policy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #451
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #2
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #2
- #12
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #35
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #51
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #1
- #101
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- Sports Related Subjects
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #34
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #72
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Ulster University
Architecture
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5
Architecture, Building & Planning
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5
Medicine & Health
Celtic Studies
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5
Languages & Literature
Psychology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6
Social Studies & Humanities
Food Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9
Agriculture
General Engineering
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14
Engineering
Journalism
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15
Journalism & Media Studies
Accounting and Finance
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17
Business
Graphic Design
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#18
Design
Biology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#28
Natural Sciences
Student Reviews for Ulster University
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.6 (based on 64 student reviews)
“I lived on the Coleraine campus with 5 other girls each from a different country, and we got to know a lot about each other's cultures as a result. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the programmes in Marketing and Sales Management, mainly because the teachers are all experienced professionals who take the time to help you.”
“I’m studying Textile Arts, and I’ve found the teachers to be knowledgeable but not always very communicative. Belfast is beautiful, but you just have to be aware of your surroundings when you’re in areas with a lot of nightlife.”
About Ulster University
PROS
- There is a strong focus on post graduate employability, which is reflected in the university’s frequent hosting of job fairs and CV improvement workshops.
- For those learners who don’t have the time needed to commit to full -time education, Ulster offers a wide variety of Online and Part -time courses.
- Consistently ranked among the Top 650 universities in the world by Times Higher Education, based on categories such as Student Satisfaction and Postgraduate Employability.
CONS
- Specifically for the Jordanstown campus, there is limited social opportunity on -site, as the majority of students are commuters and as a result go home as soon as classes are finished for the day.
- Students recommend avoiding living in the Holyland area due to exceptional levels of drunken disorder and crime.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1865
- Telephone:
- +44 28 7012 3456
- Address:
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- Cromore Road
- BT52 1SA, Coleraine
- Northern Ireland
- Website:
- https://www.ulster.ac.uk/
- Social:
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Ulster University
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drama - BA | 100/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 2 | Irish Language and Literature - BA | 100/100 (9 student reviews) |
| 3 | Drama with Marketing - BA | 100/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 4 | Drama with Irish - BA | 100/100 (15 student reviews) |
| 5 | Drama with Music - BA | 100/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 6 | Music with Drama - BA | 100/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 7 | Irish with Music - BA | 100/100 (15 student reviews) |
| 8 | Irish with Drama - BA | 100/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 9 | International Hospitality Management - BSc | 100/100 (21 student reviews) |
| 10 | Music with Irish - BA | 100/100 (15 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Ulster University
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacy - MPharm | £34,000.00 |
| 2 | Social Work - BSc | £30,000.00 |
| 3 | Community Youth Work - BSc | £30,000.00 |
| 4 | Software Engineering - BEng | £26,500.00 |
| 5 | Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - BEng | £26,000.00 |
| 6 | Building Surveying - BSc | £26,000.00 |
| 7 | Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - BSc | £26,000.00 |
| 8 | Construction Engineering and Management - BSc | £26,000.00 |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering - MEng | £26,000.00 |
| 10 | Technology with Design - BSc | £25,000.00 |
NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of Ulster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
81
/100
927 total respondents
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 141 students of Ulster University participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Ulster University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 72.1
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
Campuses of Ulster University
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FAQ
Ulster University ranks #0 in Northern Ireland in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 5 universities in Northern Ireland.
Ulster University ranks #1 in Coleraine in our meta ranking.
Ulster University achieved #28 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Ulster University.
Ulster University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Nutrition and Food Science). See all subject rankings for Ulster University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Ulster University ranks #1 among universities in Coleraine and #0 among universities in Northern Ireland. See all rankings of Ulster University.
