Ulster University

Student life at Ulster University operates through three campuses, each with its own feel, tied together by one students' union and 100-plus societies.

Ulster University was named THE UK and Ireland's University of the Year 2024.

Getting students into work is a big part of what Ulster University does. The university arranges more than 4,000 placements every year, and the Careers team is there for appointments, CV support, and interview practice during the degree and after it ends.

A lot of courses require students to spend a full year on placement with an employer. There are also more than 600 part-time jobs each year, so students earn while they study.

When students graduate, they can stay and work in the UK for two years on the Graduate Route visa. That extra time helps Kenyan students gain UK experience.

Ulster University has halls on all three campuses, and most are a short walk from lectures. International students who apply before mid-August are promised a room.

Ulster University keeps support within reach, with its small classes and a Student Wellbeing team on every campus. The Students' Union also runs an advice bureau that gives free, private advice on money and study problems.