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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/6
Abertay
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
Ulster
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Abertay University and Ulster University are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Abertay University is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction; Ulster University on employment, international, courses.
Abertay University vs Ulster University at a glance
Abertay University and Ulster University both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Law, Accounting and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Abertay University is about £540 a year cheaper.
Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 6 and Abertay University in 4.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
Ulster University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
Subjects
21 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Abertay University
Ulster University
Law
Accounting
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Marketing
Sociology & Criminology
Games Design & Computer Animation
Biomedical Sciences
Nutrition & Dietetics
Building & Construction
Film Production & Cinematography
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Politics & International Relations
Psychology (General)
Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Management.
Only at Abertay University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- Ulster University
- £17,490
Abertay University is about £540 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- Ulster University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster University yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Abertay University
Ulster University
Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction87%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data73%Satisfaction95%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction82%Civil Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)No data93%Satisfaction100%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction85%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction84%Games Design & Computer Animation
£30,500Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction91%Biomedical Sciences
£29,500Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction83%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction96%Software Engineering
£30,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
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Abertay University vs Ulster University: common questions
Is Abertay University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Abertay University is about £540 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and Ulster University?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Law, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography and 9 more.
Does Abertay University or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at Ulster University?
Abertay University teaches 10 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Food Science, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Psychology, Applied Computing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Forensic Science and 2 more.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at Abertay University?
Ulster University teaches 45 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Music and 37 more.
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