About Ulster University
Ulster University is recognised internationally for academic quality and student experience as well as for its socio-economic contribution and is Northern Ireland’s largest university with over 27,000 students and 2,700 staff across all our campuses. Its primary purpose is to educate and inspire learning, it is notable that the economic impact associated with our activities is estimated to be £1.3 billion annually. It is one of the most complex large institutions within the UK, successfully maintaining a dual focus on research and teaching while actively driving exemplary social mobility and civic engagement. The university spans a region of great potential and great passion with campus in Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry. In May 2024, Ulster University hit the top spot in StudentCrowd’s Best UK Universities, as voted for by its own students.
Address: York St, Belfast BT15 1ED. Check here how to travel to the campus.
Local area
The Belfast campus is located in Belfast city in the Arts and cultural quarter “Cathedral Quarter”. The link showcases this historic trading quarter which is a maze of cobblestoned streets and warehouses that are now home to trendy bars, beer gardens, clubs, restaurants and arts organisations. There is a very popular walking art tour beside the campus and the MAC theatre is a minute’s way away. Even closer to the campus is the historic St Anne’s Cathedral. A short walk away is the main shopping area of the city with a mix of high end retail, local craft and major high street stores. The City Hall is, again, a 5 minute walk from the campus and, 5 minutes in the other direction, is the river Lagan with its riverside walkways, public art and rich maritime history. Crossing over the Lagan bridge you are in Titanic Quarter with the iconic Harland & Wolff cranes and the Titanic visitor centre. There are excellent rail and bus links from nearby the campus for those who may wish to visit attractions such as Giant’s Causeway, Carrickfergus Castle, the Game of Thrones tour and the beautiful city of Derry~Londonderry.
Key travel information
- Links to local area transport can be found at Travelling to Belfast Campus – Ulster University
- Other helpful information can be found at Getting Here | Visit Belfast
Hotels in the area
The following hotels are within a 10min walk from campus and are listed in closest proximity:
- Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre, 20 Talbot Street, Belfast BT1 2LD www.ramadabelfasthotel.com/
- Belfast City Cathedral Quarter Hotel, 2-6 Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2DX www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/northern-ireland/antrim/belfast/belfast-city-cathedral-quarter.html
- The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper Street, Belfast BT1 2DZ www.themerchanthotel.com
- Malmaison, 34-38 Victoria Street, Belfast Bt1 3GH www.malmaison.com
- Bullitt Hotel, 40a Church Lane, Belfast BT1 2ED www.bullitthotel.com
A full list of hotels can be found Places To Stay in Belfast | Visit Belfast
In November 2024, Ulster University was awarded ‘University of the Year 2024’, the most prestigious title of all by Times Higher Education.
Known as the Oscars of the UK university sector, the Times Higher Education annual awards celebrate the best of higher education in the UK and Ireland. The University of the Year accolade honours exceptional university performance, with this year’s award reflecting achievements during the 2022-23 academic year.
Ulster University was hailed as a “force for good in fostering peace, prosperity and cohesion” and took the top spot in recognition of its role as an anchor institution in a region that has undergone rapid change in the quarter-century since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
The award honoured the completion of Ulster’s £364 million Belfast campus – the host venue for Eunis 25 – creating a vital connection to a historically underserved community, and delivering impressive progress in research, particularly in medical technology and quantum computing, in teaching, student experience and graduate outcomes.
