Application Process, Fees and Funding

Learn how to apply for postgraduate research at Ulster University and explore tuition fees, funding options, and available scholarships.

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Research degree opportunities at Ulster University

Postgraduate research study at Ulster University provides access to world-class experts and facilities, links to business and industry, and the chance to push the boundaries of your research knowledge to find solutions to real-world issues.

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Study options with the Doctoral College

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Doctoral Partnerships

Ulster University partners with a range of institutions and industry leaders to provide collaborative opportunities for PhD Research in Northern...

Doctoral Partnerships

Funded Opportunities

Funding opportunities for research study at Ulster

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PhD Studentships Competition

Offering the chance for those interested in PhD research to have their study paid for.

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Self-funded and Private Sponsor

Want to study on a self-funded basis? Or have a private sponsor?

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PhD by Published Work

You may be eligible to apply for the PhD by Published Work which is a one-year programme pulling together themes...

MRes

The MRes is a great introduction to research study and is a one-year programme.

Master of Research
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Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

The MPhil programme is offered across all research areas within the university.

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Doctor of Medicine

This is research-based degree which is equivalent in level to a PhD

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD is offered across all research areas within the University and there are a wide range of funding opportunities.

Higher Doctorates

We offer a number of Higher Doctorates for members of staff or graduates of the University

Hear from our Researchers

Hear from our PhD researchers on the research experience at Ulster University.

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Why Ulster? - Top 10 Reasons

Take advantage of more affordable fees and accommodation, excellent studentship opportunities and outstanding results for researcher satisfaction.

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PRES 2023

The latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2023) has placed Ulster University 4th in the UK for postgraduate researcher satisfaction.

The national benchmarking exercise surveyed postgraduate research students from 105 universities across the UK about their postgraduate research experience.

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