A multi-campus public university located in Northern Ireland, with campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry (Magee), and Jordanstown (closing, with Belfast expansion).
Address: Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (Note: Multiple main campuses, Coleraine is one)
Art and Design, Biomedical Sciences, Computing
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with industry in Northern Ireland, particularly in creative industries, technology, and health. Partnerships with local businesses and health trusts.
Research:
Research strengths in biomedical sciences, art and design, computing (AI, data analytics), peace and conflict studies, and engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
Brian Robinson, Eamonn Holmes (honorary), Amanda Burton
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
3000
Current students***:
27000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
180000
Pros
Multi-campus university serving Northern Ireland, strong vocational focus in many areas, significant new Belfast campus development.
Cons
Distributed campuses can lead to varied student experiences, some older facilities alongside new ones.
Best For
Students in Northern Ireland seeking a wide range of academic and vocational courses, with strengths in arts, health sciences, and computing.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Sensors, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), Engineering, Innovation, Sustainable Development, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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