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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Bangor

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Bangor University vs Ulster University at a glance

Bangor University and Ulster University both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £510 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 13 and Ulster University in 10, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#567
QS World
#595
#501
THE World
#601
#46
Guardian UK
#60
1884
Established
1968
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bangor University

Ulster University

87%
86.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
32.5%

International

International student share

329
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%

Subjects

33 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.

Bangor University

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Economics, Health & Social Care, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Politics & International Relations, Medical Imaging, Medical Sciences, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Ulster 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

Bangor University
£18,000
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
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.

Bangor University

Ulster University

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    100%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Ulster University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £510 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 Bangor University and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Music, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Geology & Earth Sciences, History, English Literature and 21 more.

Does Bangor University or Ulster University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Ulster University?

Bangor University teaches 19 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, English Language and 11 more.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at Bangor University?

Ulster University teaches 33 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Civil Engineering, Social Work, Irish Studies, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 25 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses