The Magee campus is situated on a hillside overlooking the River Foyle in a mainly residential quarter of Londonderry. Northern Ireland's second city is famous, amongst other things, for its walls, a symbol of the city's rich legacy of history and tradition.

The city is a busy and expanding commercial centre which has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and regeneration; a process in which the University has played an important part. Derry is situated on the threshold of County Donegal, which is rightly famous for its wild and open beauty.

To the east of the city are the blue Sperrin Mountains and the lovely Roe Valley country park. The North West is served by excellent road and rail links, as well as a new airport.