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Essential Information for International Students

Everything you need to know about international student life at Ulster.

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How to Access Your Timetable

How you access your timetable is changing. Follow the step-by-step guide.

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Highlights

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The Big Welcome Week Line-Up

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Student News

Wed 02 Sep 2026

Five-star QS rating recognises Ulster University’s graduate employability, research and global reach

Tue 25 Aug 2026

Belfast School of Art collaboration creates ‘quilted hugs’ for young people leaving care

Tue 18 Aug 2026

Postgraduate talent recognised with A&O Shearman award

Fri 07 Aug 2026

Ulster University welcomes Taoiseach Micheál Martin as core host venue of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Tue 07 Jul 2026

Class of 2026 – From setbacks to stethoscopes: two graduates' remarkable journeys to medicine

Tue 07 Jul 2026

Class of 2026 – Two filmmakers, two life-changing setbacks, one remarkable graduation day

Wed 01 Jul 2026

Class of 2026: Expansion on the horizon for April Rose Marketing, as award‑winning entrepreneur graduates from Ulster University

Fri 29 May 2026

Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair returns to connect the Class of 2026 with regional employers

Student Life

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Wed 09 Sep 2026

Making Friends at Uni

Wed 09 Sep 2026

The Big Welcome Week Line-Up

Mon 07 Sep 2026

Pop-up Merch Shop Coming to Campus

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Campus Chronicles

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Wed 09 Sep 2026

The Big Welcome Week Line-Up

Tue 18 Aug 2026

Celebrate culture, creativity and community at Belfast Mela

Wed 05 Aug 2026

8 New things to try at Ulster University this Spring

What's happening on UU Socials

Take a look at our Instagram and TikTok.

Student Wellbeing

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

What a Library Whiteboard Taught Me About Men’s Mental Health

Wed 05 Aug 2026

A Visit from Guide Dogs UK

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Navigating University with a Chronic Illness: Chelsea's Story

Study Skills

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Mon 07 Sep 2026

Your Timetable: Changes You Need to Know 

Mon 10 Aug 2026

Results Ready

Thu 11 Jun 2026

10 Simple Exam Revision Tips to Help You Prepare

Societies and Clubs

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

Meet the Women in STEM Society

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Who are Ulster University Politics Society?

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Fencing: Let's get straight to the pointe

Inspiring Students

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

World Prematurity Day: Scott and Michael share their story

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Experience China Programme: Molly's Story

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Spend your placement Year in USA with ISEP: Find out more from Ellie-Rose

Upcoming Events

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On
12
Sep
2026

Christian Union Magee beach night  - starting on Saturday 12 September  at Buncrana Beach

Saturday 12 September
Buncrana Beach

Clubs and societies

From
14
Sep
2026

Introductory period  - starting on Monday 14 September

Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September
On
14
Sep
2026

Praise and Pudding - UUB Christian Union  - starting on Monday 14 September  at SU Social Space - BC Building

Monday 14 September
SU Social Space - BC Building

Clubs and societies

On
14
Sep
2026

Quiz and desserts night (CU event Coleraine)  - starting on Monday 14 September  at Under U123

Monday 14 September
Under U123

Clubs and societies

On
14
Sep
2026

Magee CU Quiz night  - starting on Monday 14 September  at MU 125

Monday 14 September
MU 125

Clubs and societies

On
15
Sep
2026

Thrift Crawl - UUB Christian Union  - starting on Tuesday 15 September  at Outside BC building

Tuesday 15 September
Outside BC building

Clubs and societies

On
15
Sep
2026

Games at Botanic - UUB Christian Union  - starting on Tuesday 15 September  at Botanic Gardens

Tuesday 15 September
Botanic Gardens

Clubs and societies

On
15
Sep
2026

CIS beach night (CU event Coleraine)  - starting on Tuesday 15 September  at East Strand

Tuesday 15 September
East Strand

Clubs and societies

On
15
Sep
2026

LGBTQ+ Quiz and Pizza Night (Coleraine)  - starting on Tuesday 15 September  at UUC Social Space/ Room E019

Tuesday 15 September
UUC Social Space/ Room E019

Clubs and societies