| Institution | University of Ulster |
| City and country | Belfast, Londonderry, Coleraine and Jordanstown, Northern Ireland |
| Language(s) of Instruction | English |
| Term | Semester |
| Approximate Dates | Fall: Sept-Jan Spring: Feb-June |
| Population: City/University | Belfast campus: 1,000 students;
Londonderry: 2,800 students; Coleraine: 4,500 students; Jordanstown: 11,500 students |
| Program Description | The University was established in 1984 by the coming together of New University of Ulster (founded in 1968) and the Ulster Polytechnic (founded in 1971). The University (the largest in the island of Ireland) has expanded rapidly since its establishment in 1984 when it had just under 10,000 students to current numbers of approximately 25,000 students and 3,500 staff. The university has four campuses: Coleraine, Jordanstown in Newtonabbey, Belfast, and Magee in Londonderry. Each maintains high academic standards in intellectually challenging courses across a wide range of disciplines. The Jordanstown Campus offers courses in business and management. |
| Housing Options | Residence hall and apartment |
| GPA Requirement | 2.8 GPA
You must have at least this GPA at the time of application and a 2.7 the semester prior to exchange. Failure to maintain adequate academic standing will result in your removal from the program. |
| Language Requirements | None |
| Language Notes | None |
| Credit Load | 3 courses/15 credits per semester |
| Credits per course | 5 credits per course |
| Scholarships available | IFSA-Butler offers both scholarships ($500-$2000) and travel grants. For more information, visit the IFSA-Butler website (see address below). |
| Non-credit internships | No |
| Other academic notes | Students may request to take exams early in December. |
URL Address | www.ulst.ac.uk
www.ifsa-butler.org
www.ifsa-butlerireland.com/loc.htm |
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