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Ulster University

Belfast

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United Kingdom
Founded in 1968, Ulster University is one of Northern Ireland’s leading tertiary institutions, and provides an excellent learning experience for international students. Its campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, and Magee are renowned for their courses in Technology, Business, Arts, and Social Sciences, and its commitment to comprehensive student support services. By combining practical and academic education, Ulster University offers a rich curriculum that differs from other regional universities by cultivating an environment for experiential learning.

Overall Score: 

48.9

We grade on a curve: 

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Ulster University for international students

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

17802

Total Years to Degree

4

Total Tuition Cost ($)

71208

Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland is located on the island’s northern coast and has a population of approximately 340,000. It is easily accessible by air with George Best City Airport serviced with a range of international and local flights as well as its port with daily ferries connecting to Scotland and England. Among its many attractions, Belfast features the Titanic Belfast visitors experience, bringing to life the wondrous story of the Titanic and a must-see for all tourists.

Overall Scores

Academics

66.93

Happiness

62.97

Costs

16.8

Overall Grade

48.9

1. Academics

Rank:

700

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

18.8

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better). 

Number of English Taught Programs:

177

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take. 

Total Academic Score:

66.93

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

82.8

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

9

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

100

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad? 

Total Happiness Score:

62.97

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

18.8

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living. 

Rent Index Percentile:

16.7

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

71208

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

16.8

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

48.9

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

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