1. The great outdoors
You’re never far away from an amazing experience in the great outdoors.
From sea to mountain, there are lots of opportunities for surfing, canoeing, cycling, and hiking in some of the most beautiful countryside you will ever see.
2. A home away from home
Northern Ireland is famed for being a friendly and affordable place to study, so whether you are coming to Northern Ireland for the first time, or have lived here all your life, you can be sure you’ll enjoy one of the best student lifestyles in the world.
Man in accommodation with friends
3. Wallet friendly
Northern Ireland has one of the lowest student cost of living among UK regions (The National Student Money Survey 2022, savethestudent.org).
Students studying in Northern Ireland enjoy low rents and affordable living expenses including inexpensive nights out.
4. Art and culture
Northern Ireland is as culturally rich as it is beautiful.
We boast lots of free museums, festivals, music, and art, so you’ll never be short of something to see and do.
5. Great food
From local delicacies to international cuisine, every taste is catered for.
Experience our local markets to taste food directly from our local farms and harbours or join the queue for the latest it-food.
6. Connected
Northern Ireland is easy to get to, and easy to get around.
The two main cities of Belfast and Derry~Londonderry are connected by road and rail, and there are plenty of ways to visit other areas of the country, Great Britain, and Europe.
7. Fantastic nightlife
Live music, affordable clubbing, a vibrant LGBTQ+ scene and friendly community make Northern Ireland a great place to enjoy a memorable night out and have ‘great craic’.
8. Parent and family friendly
There’s plenty to do when your family comes to stay. Visit filming locations for popular TV shows like Game of Thrones, Line of Duty or Derry Girls, go to the Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site, stand in the spot where the Titanic was built, or relax and catch up over a leisurely meal.
Derry Girls wall painting
9. One university, three campuses, open to all
The best bit, our campuses are open to all our students regardless of their home campus.
So you can get the best of all three worlds whether you choose Belfast, Coleraine or Derry~Londonderry!
Get to know the UU campuses with these fantastic bucket lists compiled by one of our students!
Destination Ulster: Your Derry~Londonderry Bucket list
Derry~Londonderry is steeped in history and culture, and you’ll find iconic landmarks dotted across the city such as, the Guildhall, the Peace Bridge on the river Foyle and the historic murals which have become infamous.
14 Mar 2023
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