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Regional Manager
Hi, I am Niall, your Regional Manager
Welcome to your country's information page.
Here, you'll find relevant information for your country to help you make an application to one of our degree programmes, including entry requirements, Ulster University's events near you and even contact information for our local representatives in your country.
I'm here to help you with any questions you may have about studying at Ulster University.
Why not check if we're visiting your country soon for an event, or feel free to contact me via the channels below.
Entry requirements for foundation courses
Qualifications
- Certificate of Secondary General Education with Grade 8 or above in 5 subjects (to include Maths for STE pathway)
Entry requirements for undergraduate programmes
Each programme will have slightly different requirements, both in terms of overall points and certain subjects, so please check the relevant subject in the undergraduate on-line prospectus.
Normally Ulster University welcomes applications from students with:
| Qualification | Award |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Unified Examination | at least an overall score of 12/20 |
| Diploma (Middle-Level Professional Education) | Pass |
Meet our requirements for undergraduate courses?
Apply for Undergraduate Courses
Entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
Typically we require applicants for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree (Diplom Bakalavri Astichan) from 2004
- Pre-2004 Bachelor degree (may be considered if an individual research project/dissertation has been completed within the degree)
- Specialist diploma
- 2:1 - 80%
- 2:2 70%
Meet our requirements for postgraduate courses?
Apply for Postgraduate Courses
English Language Entry Requirements
Normally the minimum English language entry requirement is IELTS (academic) of 6.0 (with no band score of less than 5.5).
Some of our courses ask for a higher score.
If you do not meet the English language requirement we will give you a conditional offer subject to you meeting the requirement before the commencement of the course.
We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please check the list of other accepted tests
Scholarship support
We offer a range of scholarships for international students applying to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, based at our Northern Ireland locations.
Award | Value | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Global Excellence Scholarship* | £5,000 | Applicants who have achieved the equivalent of a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree or above. |
Standard Country Scholarship* | £3,000 | Applicants who have achieved the entry requirements for the programme. |
*Scholarships are not cumulative; only one scholarship may be used per application.
Award | Year 1 | Years 2-4 | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
Global Excellence Scholarship* | £5,000 | £3,000 | Applicants who have the equivalent of UK A-level BBB or above. |
Standard Country Scholarship* | £3,000 | £2,000 | Offered to applicants who have achieved the entry requirements for the programme. *Scholarship not applicable to placement year |
*Scholarships are not cumulative; only one scholarship may be used per application.
Assessment
All international applicants are automatically assessed for Scholarships. No separate application is required.
Scholarship eligibility is assessed at the point an offer is made. Where applicable, awards will be confirmed in updated offer letters.
Find out more about scholarship eligibility criteria
For further information on the Global Excellence Scholarship and detailed eligibility requirements, please visit the Global Excellence Scholarship page.
GCSE Math Requirement
- Certificate of Secondary General Education
- B- Grade 14
- C-Grade 8
Contact the Global Team at Ulster
Here to help with enquiries from students interested in applying to Ulster University, current offer-holders and educational partners across the globe.
