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Regional Manager
Hi, I am Kirsty, 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
- Sri Lankan O Levels (with credit, pass or above in 5 subjects) and have successfully completed 12 years of schooling.
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:
Qualifications
In general for entry to our undergraduate degree courses we accept the following as a minimum:
- A Level CCC
Students are considered who have successfully completed the following:
- Higher National Diploma
Some courses may ask for higher grades.
For more information on the minimum requirements from your country please contact the International Admissions Team.
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
- A four year honour, professional or special bachelor degree at Second Lower / GPA of 3.0 (55%) along with a dissertation/project being completed within the degree
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* | £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.
GCSE Math requirement
- Sri Lankan GCE Ordinary Level at grade C or above
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.



