NUS-USI was formed in 1972 as a result of negotiations between NUS (National Union of Students) and USI (Union of Students in Ireland) regarding students’ unions affiliating to either national union depending on their political affiliations.

Affiliated to both Unions

NUS-USI found that the best solution was to have all unions in the North of Ireland affiliated to both National Unions. Through a protocol agreement, NUS-USI was established to help combat particular problems of sectarianism encountered in the North of Ireland.  

Over 200,000 students in Northern Ireland

NUS-USI is the umbrella body for the local students’ unions. There are over 200,000 students in Northern Ireland and NUS-USI represents them at a number of levels.

A strong campaigning ethos

We campaign on their behalf on many issues, including student hardship, health, prejudice and accommodation. We also provide support to students’ unions across the North of Ireland in order for them to develop their own work through our research, training and development functions.

Contact NUS-USI

To get in touch with any member of the NUS-USI Regional Council contact:

NUS-USI
42 Dublin Road
Belfast
BT2 7BY
Tel: 028 9024 4641
Fax: 028 9043 9659
Textphone: 028 9032 4878
Email: info@nistudents.org