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University of Ulster
(UU)
About
Ulster University, legally the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public research university located in Northern Ireland. It is often referred to informally and unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU. It is the largest university in Northern Ireland and the second-largest university on the island of Ireland, after the federal National University of Ireland.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 595 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 33 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 24,440
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 29%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Art & Design | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =230 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =602 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =632 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =799 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =940 | 42.8 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitscampus of Ulster University in Derry, Northern Ireland
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Ulster?
University of Ulster's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =595, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =891.
When was University of Ulster founded?
University of Ulster was founded in 1968.
What are the top subjects at University of Ulster?
Top subjects at University of Ulster include: Nursing, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Sports-Related Subjects, Education & Training, Public Administration.
Where is University of Ulster located?
University of Ulster is located in Coleraine, United Kingdom.