Ulster University
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About Ulster University
According to Wikipedia, Ulster University , legally the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public university located in Northern Ireland. It is often referred to informally and unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU. It is the largest university in Northern Ireland and the second-largest university on the island of Ireland, after the federal National University of Ireland.
What Is Ulster University Known For?
Ulster University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Medical
- Communications
- Engineering
- Business
- Political Science
- Literature
- History
- Law
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Biology
- Nursing
- Earth Sciences
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Social Work
- Physics
- Sociology
Ulster University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Ulster University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Ulster University ranks #1050 worldwide for influence in Education.
Ulster University ranks #927 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Ulster University ranks #1115 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Ulster University ranks #1434 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Ulster University ranks #1949 worldwide for influence in Business.
Ulster University ranks #1334 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Ulster University ranks #1021 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Ulster University ranks #1014 worldwide for influence in History.
Ulster University ranks #1137 worldwide for influence in Law.
Ulster University ranks #1254 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Ulster University ranks #629 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Ulster University ranks #1618 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Ulster University ranks #309 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUlster University ranks #894 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Ulster University ranks #2309 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Ulster University ranks #2422 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Ulster University ranks #2546 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Ulster University ranks #1279 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Ulster University ranks #1301 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Ulster University ranks #2355 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Ulster University ranks #3789 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Ulster University ranks #1521 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Ulster University ranks #3825 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Ulster University ranks #3110 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Who Are Ulster University's Most Influential Alumni?
Ulster University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Psychology, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Ulster University's most famous alumni:
- Brian Friel
- An Irish dramatist, author and theatre director .
- Martin Parr
- A British photographer.
- Omid Djalili
- An Iranian-British stand-up comedian.
- Simon Kitson
- A British historian.
- William Scott
- A British artist .
- Gary Lightbody
- An Irish singer.
- Gerry McCormac
- A British academic.
- Alison Kitson
- A British nurse.
- Wallace Arthur
- A Zoologist/Emeritus Professor of Zoology/National University of Ireland/Galway.
- Paul Seawright
- A British artist.
- Gerry Anderson
- A Northern Irish broadcaster.
- Brendan O'Brien
- An Irish journalist.
Who Are Ulster University's Most Influential Faculty?
Ulster University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Nursing, Psychology, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Ulster University's most famous faculty:
