Overview of Ulster University
Get more information about Ulster University, review our strategic plan and download recent annual reports.
As Northern Ireland’s civic university, Ulster University is grounded in the heart of the community and strives to make a lasting contribution to society as a whole. Renowned for its world-class teaching, Ulster aims to transform lives, stretch minds and develop the skills required by a growing economy.
The outcomes of our research have global significance with local relevance, and contribute to the social, economic and cultural betterment of our region.
Although the University can trace its roots back to the Victorian era, our sights are set firmly on the future. Our students are at the centre of everything we do, and each of our four campuses provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that will engage our students and give them the skills they need to carve out their careers.
This is a new era for Ulster University as we are embarking on an ambitious plan for the next five years with a strategic vision that will take us to our fiftieth anniversary in 2034. At Ulster University we want to build on our successes and leave a legacy that is strong and dynamic.
Civic Contribution
At Ulster we have a strong sense of civic responsibility. As we are the only university spread across Northern Ireland we have the opportunity to fully participate and deliver meaningful impact across the wider community. We support our students and give them the necessary skills so they can build a better future for those around them.
Academic Excellence
Our University has an outstanding reputation for teaching and research; this can be seen in the NSS survey and our results in the latest Research Excellence Framework. Academic excellence permeates every aspect of our endeavours. We have an outstanding reputation for teaching as well as world-class teaching facilities, coupled together, this creates an educational experience that develops skills, raises ambitions and prepares future leaders.
Global Vision
Our research is world-leading and globally relevant, we work with other universities around the world to deliver ground-breaking research that can help future generations. At Ulster University we are proud of our multi-cultural community, we have many international students and staff, and promote a strong, internationally-relevant curriculum.
Operational Excellence
Throughout our campuses we have a vibrant community of staff members, all talented and skilled individuals, that inspire our students and prepare them for life after university. We encourage integrity and diversity allowing our University to reflect the makeup of the global society we serve.
Strategic plan
Visit the dedicated Five & Fifty website for more information.
Annual Reviews
- Annual Review 2018/19
- Annual Review 2017/18
- Annual Review 2016/17
- Annual Review 2015/16
- Annual Review 2014
- Annual Review 2013
- Annual Review 2012
- Annual Review 2010
Financial Statements
- Financial Statements 2019/20
- Financial Statements 2018/19
- Financial Statements 2017/18
- Financial Statements 2016/17
- Financial Statements 2015/16
- Financial Statements 2015
- Financial Statements 2014
- Financial Statements 2013
- Financial Statements 2012
- Financial Statements 2011
- Financial Statements 2010
- Financial Statements 2009
- Financial Statements 2008
- Financial Statements 2007
- Financial Statements 2006
- Financial Statements 2005
- Financial Statements 2004
- Financial Statements 2003
- Financial Statements 2002
- Financial Statements 2001
- Financial Statements 2000