The Student Guide
Academic Year 20/21
With over 25,000 students across four distinct campuses, there’s always plenty happening at Ulster University.
Take some time and browse our student guide where you will find information, tools and events to help you stay connected and get the support you need.
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Events for Students
Win with UU!
We have teamed up with some local businesses to offer you some great prizes!
Discover our campuses
Student discounts
James Connolly Visitor Centre
Special entrance rate £3 to the James Connolly Exhibition
Craft NI
10% discount on unique locally handmade jewellery, ceramics and textiles.
The Morning Star
2-4-1 Monday Steak Night Buy two steaks from the a la carte menu and receive the cheapest for free.
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Free membership to students studying a full-time construction-related course.
Trek NI
20% discount on all Trek NI products including hoodies, sweaters, t-shirts, polos, beanies, caps and mugs.
We Are Vertigo
10% discount on Inflatable and Ninja courses at Vertigo Titanic Quarter
Old Time Favourites Sweet Shop
20% discount on purchases
Sew 'n' Sew
10% discount on wool, fabric and haberdashery.
Belfast Cathedral
Free entry during the first week of term
44 Hill Street
12” margarita or pepperoni pizza and a bottle of Rockshore (350ml) for £10 in the Pizza Garden.
Robinsons
£5 for a beef burger, game of pool and pint of Hop House 13 (or a soft drink alternative)
Titanic Belfast
Discounted student entry into Titanic Belfast for £15.50
Prison Island
Save 30% on all Prison Island 1 hour & 1.5 hour experiences.
Friends & family can enjoy 10% discount
Axe Yard
SAVE 30% on all Axe Throwing bookings (social lane)
Friends & family can enjoy 10% discount
Lost City Adventure Golf
£6 for 1 course / £10 for both courses (Monday to Friday)
Golf & pizza for £10 (Monday to Wednesday)
Quaywest Restaurant
Student meal deal - a main course with side order & a drink for £9.99 per person.
Causeway Lass Fishing Trips
£5 off a fishing trip per person.
Fitzroys
Free coffee, cocktail or soft drink (including mocktail) with main meal purchased.
Foylehov Activity Centre
10% off any individual activity plus an additional 5% off our multi-activity discounts.
Lowden Guitars
Purchase a Sheeran by Lowden guitar and receive a promotional package worth £150.
Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory
Receive a free 100g bag of sweets with each purchase of a milkshake.
Mobile World
- 20% off All Accessories
- 10% off all Mobile phone / Tablet / computer repairs
- £10 off all New & pre owned phones and Tablets
Translink
Full time students can now get a FREE 24+ Railcard that gives you 1/3 off rail travel on NI Railways.
Translink
16 – 23 years old? Sign up for your FREE yLink card and get 1/3 off travel and other great offers.
Useful sites
Registry
If you need advice about your student record, student finance or completing forms that require official university approval, Registry can offer you support and guidance. If you are unsure about the service you need, contact Registry and we will ensure your question gets answered.
Fees and Finance
The Fees Office can support you with any queries regarding your tuition fees from setting up a payment plan to dealing with sponsor letters and much more.
ISD
The Information Services Department are your IT gurus and will support you with all your technical needs, from advice regarding technology for online learning to support with University systems.
Library
Library services provide resources to support learning, teaching and research. The team will assist you with ebooks as well as guide you on library opening times.
Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing provide a range of services to support you during your studies to include mental health and wellbeing, disability, counselling and a sexual health clinic. Contact us if you need support, our friendly team will provide guidance and support.
Employability
Employability services provide a range of courses designed with your career in mind, with most developed in partnership with employers to ensure the skills, knowledge and experience you gain match the needs of your chosen profession. Contact us for more information on how we can support you.
Accommodation
ResLife can provide you with the information you need on the location, quality and price of accommodation across the campuses. Information is available on the services provided and the range of support, activities and events available to residential students.
Sports Services
The sports centres offer world class facilities that are open all year round. We offer a range of classes and a competitive membership fee. Get in touch to find out more about what we have to offer.
Estates/ Car Parking
Estates services can guide you on car parking enquiries, access control as well as providing a safezone app for your safety on campus.
UUSU
Think of the Students’ Union as your university family! Led by student officers, UUSU ensures that you are represented. We offer a helping hand whenever you might need us and we bring fun and frolics to your student experience. You are automatically a member so go get involved at uusu.org
Doctoral College
The Doctoral College supports PhD Researchers navigate the registration and enrolment process at Ulster and we can answer any queries you may have. We can guide your through our online PhD Management System (PhD Manager) and help you engage with the many Researcher Development Programme (RDP) training sessions that we offer.
Go Global
Study abroad allows you to undertake part of your undergraduate degree outside of the UK at one of our exchange partner universities.
Student Charter
Our Student Charter explains what you can expect from the University and what we expect of our students.
