Application Process, Fees and Funding
Learn how to apply for postgraduate research at Ulster University and explore tuition fees, funding options, and available scholarships.

Research degree opportunities at Ulster University
Postgraduate research study at Ulster University provides access to world-class experts and facilities, links to business and industry, and the chance to push the boundaries of your research knowledge to find solutions to real-world issues.


Doctoral Partnerships
Ulster University partners with a range of institutions and industry leaders to provide collaborative opportunities for PhD Research in Northern...
Doctoral Partnerships
Funded Opportunities
Funding opportunities for research study at Ulster

PhD Studentships Competition
Offering the chance for those interested in PhD research to have their study paid for.

Self-funded and Private Sponsor
Want to study on a self-funded basis? Or have a private sponsor?

PhD by Published Work
You may be eligible to apply for the PhD by Published Work which is a one-year programme pulling together themes...

MRes
The MRes is available via four different pathways: Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Sciences, and Medicine....
Master of Research

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
The MPhil programme is offered across all research areas within the university.

Doctor of Medicine
This is research-based degree which is equivalent in level to a PhD

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The PhD is offered across all research areas within the University and there are a wide range of funding opportunities.
Higher Doctorates
We offer a number of Higher Doctorates for members of staff or graduates of the University
PRES 2023
The latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2023) has placed Ulster University 4th in the UK for postgraduate researcher satisfaction.
The national benchmarking exercise surveyed postgraduate research students from 105 universities across the UK about their postgraduate research experience.
