Power your business with Ulster University talent today
Partner with Ulster University to infuse your business with fresh thinking and emerging talent who bring new skills, boost innovation, and drive your growth from day one. Hiring Ulster placement students and graduates means gaining motivated, work-ready individuals ready to make an immediate impact on your team.
We run one of the UK’s largest work-based learning programmes, connecting organisations of all sizes with skilled, ambitious students ready to make a difference.
There's still time to recruit placement students for a September 2025 start!
Power your business with Ulster University placement students now.
Tap Into the Power of Placement Talent Today
Strengthen Your Team
- Access skilled, motivated, and socially conscious talent while cutting recruitment costs.
- Gain fresh ideas, passion, and the latest tech insights to drive creativity and innovation in your business.
- Collaborate on tailored solutions with the next generation of problem-solvers.
- Support local talent and strengthen Northern Ireland’s economy.
- Inspire your team through mentorship, leadership, and people-focused development.
- Identify and nurture future talent early, building a strong, tailored pipeline for graduate recruitment.
Impact in Numbers
Of employers who recruited placement students offer them permanent roles at the end of the placement or on graduation ( Ulster University Graduate Employer Survey, 2025).
Of student placements would recommend a placement to others (Ulster Graduate Exit Survey, 2024 ).
Of UK graduates went into work or further study (UK Graduate Outcomes 2024 from the class of 2021/2022).
Allen & Overy: Placement Students Driving Impact
In this short video, Jane Boyle, Head of HR Services highlights how placement students bring fresh perspectives, contribute meaningfully to real projects, and support talent development within the firm.
Top Talent Driving Innovation at CITI
Discover why CITI views student placements and graduate roles as a strategic investment, driving innovation and building future talent.
Carla McGlynn, Tecnology Director at CITI shares how partnering with Ulster University delivers real impact for CITI.
Power Your Business with Ulster University Graduates
Why Hire Our Graduates?
Our graduates are equipped to make an impact from day one.
- Trained through workplace based learning, they understand professional standards and expectations.
- Multi-skilled in technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving areas.
- Bring tools to drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term success.
- Require less onboarding, saving you time and resources.
Ulster graduates have unique graduate attributes to equip them for the workplace and for life:
- Thriving Individuals – resilient, self-aware, and adaptable
- Engaged Learners – committed to continuous growth
- Collaborative Professionals – strong team players and communicators
- Active Citizens – socially responsible and globally aware.
Requirements for Employers
- Placement at Ulster University range from a minimum of 26 weeks* up to 15 months.
- Read our Job Posting Policy for more information on posting your vacancies with us.
- You can offer an internship of 1 week to 24 weeks, some of which attract funding in the form of bursary for your intern. This can help support your recruitment of both undergraduate students and recent graduates.
Enhance Your Team and Drive Innovation Now
Thinking about recruiting student and graduate talent? Fill out our Student and Graduate Talent Enquiry Form.
