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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Bournemouth

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University and Ulster University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, employment, courses; Ulster University on ranking, established, satisfaction, international.

Bournemouth University vs Ulster University at a glance

Bournemouth University and Ulster University both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 20 and Bournemouth University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#595
#401
THE World
#601
#59
Guardian UK
#60
1992
Established
1968
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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.

Bournemouth University

Ulster University

80.8%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
32.5%

International

International student share

225
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

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

Subjects

34 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.

Bournemouth University

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Economics, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Nutrition & Dietetics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, Medical Imaging, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
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.

Bournemouth University

Ulster University

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction79%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction96%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs Ulster University: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £3,200 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 Bournemouth University and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Journalism, Social Work and 22 more.

Does Bournemouth University or Ulster University offer more courses?

Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 25 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Forensic Science, Adult Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 17 more.

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

Ulster University teaches 32 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Building & Construction, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology and 24 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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