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Ulster University

Research at Ulster University

REF 2021 quality profile, funded projects, and leading researchers.

Publications
59,822
Source: OpenAlex
Citations
3,337,987
h-index
489

Annual publications

2012 477 2026

REF 2021 quality profile

REF 2021 is the UK's official assessment of university research quality. 4★ research is world-leading; 1★ research is recognised nationally.

Percentage of research at each quality tier, broken down by subject area (Unit of Assessment).

  • 4★ World-leading
  • 3★ Internationally excellent
  • 2★ Internationally recognised
  • 1★ Nationally recognised
  • Unclassified

3. Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy

140.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience

31.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

11. Computer Science and Informatics

69.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

12. Engineering

39.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning

52.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

14. Geography and Environmental Studies

19.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

17. Business and Management Studies

34.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

18. Law

14.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

20. Social Work and Social Policy

28.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

23. Education

11.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism

19.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

26. Modern Languages and Linguistics

16.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

27. English Language and Literature

12.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

28. History

9.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory

31.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies

15.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management

12.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research