Sport and  Recreation is an integral part of the experience of being at university, and lasting friendship are often made within both the social and sporting contexts .The Department of social and Recreation offers superb facilities, a friendly atmosphere ,a wide range of activities and a warm welcome to all. If you have an exceptional talent, you can try for a sport scholarship or bursary, but you don't have to be a sporting superstar to get the full benefit of what's on offer.

Student sport are take very seriously, and teams compete in a number of provincial and inter Ireland leagues individual athletes and achieved success in a range of sports.

Coleraine Campus

• The Octagon ( a 500 seat recital room ).
• The Diamond ( a 1200 seat concert hall ).
  are located on-campus.

The Riverside Theatre- managed in partnership with Coleraine borough Council-is Northern Ireland and  won a design award in the year of its completion, and another shortly after for its provision for disabled patrons. It is an established touring venue and has hosted productions from Ireland ,Great Britain , Europe and America. The theatre's annual programme incorporates dance , music recitals , rock bands, contemporary dance , ballet , opera ,variety, children's shows , pantomimes and recordings for television and radio. The Theatre stages student productions on a regular basis , giving you an opportunity to be involved in a professional opportunity to be involved in a professional environment . The Theatre foyer art gallery hosts regular touring and locally produced exhibitions .

The University of Ulster support a wide variety of cultural events and Education outreach Programmes in music and the fine art . other activities include literary seminars , regular lunchtime concerts , a Writers' Weekend , film events, poetry readings and numerous Theatre Studies productions . The Ulster Orchestra and the International  Choral Festival add to the rich tapestry of the musical life of the  campus and celebrate the partnership between the university , Coleraine Borough Council and local arts organizations.