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Entry requirements for foundation courses
Qualification
- Successful completion of the Baccalaureat with 10 or above in 5 subjects (13 years of study)
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
- Successful completion of Recognised UK Foundation Programme
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:
Qualification
- 2:1 - Diplôme d'Études Approfondies / Diplôme d'Études Supérieures / Master with 'Bien' or 13/20
- 2:2 - Diplôme d'Études Approfondies / Diplôme d'Études Supérieures / Master with 'Assez Bien' or 11/20
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.
Contact the Global Team at Ulster
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