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Apply for financial support
There are many ways you can fund your studies and, depending on your residency status, you may have access to finance beyond tuition fee loans. This can include additional grants based on your individual circumstances including childcare commitments.
We strongly recommend that you research and apply for financial support as early as possible to complete all required admin before your course starts.
Your residency status will determine which Student Finance Agency is available to support you. Application dates and deadlines vary by agency. Please refer to the student finance advice section below for details.
Student finance - how, when and where to apply
You can apply for student finance for your full-time undergraduate course in academic year 2025/2026.
Applicants from Northern Ireland could be eligible for up to 10 types of student finance depending on their selection and circumstances. This includes Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans, Maintenance Grants, Childcare Grants, Disabled Students' Grants, and others. You do not need to apply for these individually. Submit your application and Student Finance NI will tell you what you qualify for.
Visit Student Finance NI to read more on the types of finance available.
Applicants from the Republic of Ireland should use the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Ireland website to find out further information about the financial assistance schemes available.
Visit the UK Government Student Finance for Undergraduates support page for information and advice on how to apply for student finance.
If you are an EU or international applicant, please visit Ulster Global
Additional financial support
We want to ensure that every young person has the financial means to go to university. We, through our Widening Access team, continue to invest in financial support for those students who need additional help.
Below are several programmes currently available to 25/26 students* subject to eligibility:
- Access Bursary - An annual bursary of £475
- Accommodation Vouchers - £1,000
- Care Leaver Bursary - An annual bursary of £1,000. Recipients of this bursary will also receive additional ongoing support
*Financial support opportunities are subject to change and availability.
Ulster Futures Scholarships
Ulster University is committed to supporting access, opportunity and excellence. Through the Ulster Futures Scholarships, we offer scholarships which provide financial and other forms of support, including mentorship and more to help students excel both academically and professionally.
Affordable living
Northern Ireland has the lowest student cost of living in the UK (National Student Money Survey 2024).
Students studying in Northern Ireland enjoy low rents and affordable living expenses including inexpensive nights out.
| Region | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £926 |
| East Midlands | £976 |
| Scotland | £1,020 |
| Yorkshire | £1,027 |
| North West | £1,085 |
| North East | £1,117 |
| Wales | £1,121 |
| West Midlands | £1,122 |
| East | £1,153 |
| South East | £1,187 |
| South West | £1,189 |
| London | £1,264 |
