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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.
Contact the North America Team
Entry requirements for foundation courses
| Region | Qualification |
|---|---|
| CANADA Alberta | Pass (50%) in 5 subjects (subject must have a counterpart in GCSE syllabus) at grade 11 or 12, (including Maths where required) |
| CANADA British Columbia | At least Grade C in 5 subjects (subject must have a counterpart in GCSE syllabus) in Certificate of Graduation at grade 11 or 12, (including Maths where required) |
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:
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:
| Region | Qualification |
|---|---|
| CANADA Alberta | Alberta High School Diploma 60% or above in five subjects |
| CANADA British Columbia | In general for entry to our undergraduate degree courses we accept the following as a minimum British Columbia Certificate of Graduation level 12 - achieve at least 3 grade Bs and 2 Cs |
| CANADA Ontario | The Ontario Secondary School Diploma with an average of 60% in six Grade 12 U/M courses |
| CANADA Manitoba | Manitoba High School Diploma 60% or above in five subjects |
| CANADA Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador High School Diploma 60% or above in five subjects |
| CANADA Northwest Territories | Secondary School Diploma level 12 - achieve at least 65% in 5 subjects. |
| CANADA Yukon | In general for entry to our undergraduate degree courses we accept the following as a minimum Certificate of Graduation with C grades in level 12 subjects |
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/ Baccalaureat
- 2:1- 75%
- 2:2- 65%
OR
Bachelor degree (Honours)
- 2:1- 70%
- 2:2 60
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
- If applicant is national of Canada can accept Grade 11 or Grade 12 English language 60% to meet GCSE requirement.
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* | £4,000 | 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* | £4,000 | £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.
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.
