Apply early for financial support
There are many ways you can fund your studies and, depending on your residency status, you may have access to finance beyond tuition fee loans. This can include additional grants based on your individual circumstances including childcare commitments.
We strongly recommend that you research and apply for financial support as early as possible to complete all required admin before your course starts.
Your residency status will determine which Student Finance Agency is available to support you. Application dates and deadlines vary by agency. Please refer to the student finance advice section below for details.
Get advice on how, where and when to apply for student finance
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Applicants from Northern Ireland
You can apply for student finance for your full-time undergraduate course in academic year 2025 to 2026. Applications for full-time undergraduate student finance are expected to open by the end of March.
Applicants from Northern Ireland could be eligible for up to 10 types of student finance depending on their selection and circumstances. This includes Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans, Maintenance Grants, Childcare Grants, Disabled Students' Grants, and others. You do not need to apply for these individually. Submit your application and Student Finance NI will tell you what you qualify for. Visit Student Finance NI to read more on the types of finance available.
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Applicants from Republic of Ireland
EU tuition fee support applications will be open from April for full-time undergraduate course in academic year 2025 to 2026.
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Applicants from Great Britain and Islands
Visit the UK Government Student Finance for Undergraduates support page for information and advice on how to apply for student finance for full-time undergraduate course in academic year 2025 to 2026.
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Applicants from European Union
EU tuition fee support applications will be open from April for full-time undergraduate course in academic year 2025 to 2026.
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Fees and Funding for International Applicants (Excluding EU)
For more information on fees and finance visit Ulster Global.
Additional Financial Support
We want to ensure that every young person has the financial means to go to university. We, through our Widening Access team, continue to invest in financial support for those students who need additional help.
Below are several programmes currently available to 25/26 students* subject to eligibility:
- Access Bursary - An annual bursary of 10% the annual student fee
- Accommodation Vouchers - New students who are eligible for Access Bursary can apply to convert this into an accommodation voucher of £1,000
- Care Leaver Bursary - An annual bursary of £1,000. Recipients of this bursary will also receive additional ongoing support
- Community Scholarships – Annual bursaries up to £3,000 depending on scholarship. Recipients of these scholarship will also receive ongoing support
*Financial support opportunities are subject to change and availability.
Unlock your potential with Ulster Futures Scholarships
Ulster University is committed to supporting access, opportunity and excellence. Through the Ulster Futures Scholarships, we offer scholarships which provide financial and other forms of support, including mentorship and more to help students excel both academically and professionally.
Got a question? Get in touch!
We know that choosing to study at university is a big decision, and you may not always be able to find the information you need online.
Please contact Ulster University with any queries or questions you might have about:
- Course specific information
- Fees and Finance
- Admissions
For any queries regarding getting help with your application, please select Admissions in the drop down below.
For queries related to course content, including modules and placements, please select Course specific information.
We look forward to hearing from you.
