About
Ulster University is a multi-campus university located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is one of the largest universities on the island of Ireland, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a wide range of disciplines including arts, business, computing, engineering, health sciences, and social sciences. The university is committed to research excellence and innovation, with strong connections to industry and community partnerships.
Funding Opportunities
International Postgraduate Scholarship
The International Postgraduate Scholarship is offered by Ulster University to support international students pursuing postgraduate studies in Northern Ireland. Open to all new international students (excluding UK and Republic of Ireland) entering the first year of a full-time postgraduate programme delivered at Ulster University's Northern Ireland campuses (Belfast, Coleraine, or Derry~Londonderry), commencing in January or September 2026. The scholarship provides a £2,000 tuition fee discount and is automatically awarded to eligible students without requiring a separate application. This funding opportunity aims to make postgraduate education more accessible to international students choosing to study at Ulster University's main campuses in Northern Ireland.
International Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered by Ulster University to international students enrolling in full-time undergraduate programmes at Northern Ireland campuses. This scholarship provides financial support through a tuition fee discount available for each year of study, except during placement years. The scholarship is designed to make undergraduate education more accessible to international students (excluding UK and Republic of Ireland students) who are self-funding their education at Ulster University. The award is automatically granted to all eligible students who meet the criteria, requiring no separate application process. Students must be enrolled in programmes delivered at the Belfast, Coleraine, or Derry~Londonderry campuses and must hold an offer for a programme commencing in September 2026.
Law and Criminology Scholarship
The Law and Criminology Scholarship is open to all new international (excluding UK & Republic of Ireland) entrants on the first year of eligible law and criminology programmes delivered on Ulster University's Belfast campus, commencing September 2026. The scholarship provides a £2,200 tuition fee discount and is awarded automatically to all eligible students without requiring a separate application. Eligible programmes include LLB Law (Graduate Entry), LLM International Commercial Law and ADR, LLM/MSc Legal Innovation and Technology Law, and MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice. The scholarship is available exclusively for self-funding international students paying the international tuition fee rate. In addition to this scholarship, postgraduate students receive an additional £2,000 international postgraduate scholarship, bringing the total discount to £4,200 for eligible postgraduate students.
Creative Industries and Communication Scholarship
The Creative Industries and Communication Scholarship is open to new international (excluding UK & Republic of Ireland) entrants on the first year of relevant postgraduate programmes commencing September 2026 at Ulster University's Belfast campus. The scholarship is available for students enrolling in MA Film and TV Production, MA User Experience and Service Design, or MSc Communication and Public Relations. The award provides £2,200 as a discount to tuition fees, in addition to the £2,000 international postgraduate scholarship, for a total potential value of £4,200. Students must be classified as international, self-funding students paying the international tuition fee rate. The scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students who hold an offer for one of the listed programmes and meet all academic and English language conditions.
Fulbright-Ulster University Scholarship Award
In partnership with the Fulbright Commission, Ulster University is offering postgraduate scholarships in Humanities and Social Sciences, and in the Creative Industries, both within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This unique opportunity offers a significant financial and support package for two graduate students to join Ulster University and undertake a one-year Masters programme taught by world-leading experts who have been awarded grants by UK and EU funding bodies. The scholarship covers full tuition waiver plus living and travel stipends. Two distinct awards are available: the Fulbright-Ulster University Creative Industries Award and the Fulbright-Ulster University Humanities and Social Sciences Award, each supporting US students to pursue specific Masters programmes in their respective fields.
GREAT Scholarship 2026
The GREAT Scholarship is jointly funded by Ulster University with the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council. The scholarship provides £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year Masters programmes at Ulster University. This scholarship is designed for international students from Bangladesh, China, and Kenya who will enrol in postgraduate taught programmes in the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarship is specifically for programmes delivered on Ulster University campuses in Northern Ireland (Belfast, Coleraine, or Derry~Londonderry), excluding eLearning and part-time programmes. Recipients of this award will serve as international ambassadors and will be required to undertake various marketing activities during their studies at Ulster University.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 6
- Active Now
- 6
- Source Domain
- ulster.ac.uk
Catalog Data
This funder profile was automatically extracted from grant listings. Information may be incomplete.
Visit official website