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Liverpool
Belfast · QS World #595
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/4
City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
3/4
Ulster
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Ulster University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Ulster University at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and Ulster University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction and Civil Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £17,490 at Ulster University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,990 a year cheaper.
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
No published data on international students
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
Subjects
8 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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Ulster University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Building & Construction
Civil Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computing & IT
Games Design & Computer Animation
Management
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
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- £13,500
- Ulster University
- £17,490
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,990 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Ulster University: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Ulster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £17,490 at Ulster University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,990 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and Ulster University?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation and Management.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
Ulster University teaches 58 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Irish Studies and 50 more.
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