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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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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.

5/9

Keele

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

Keele University vs Ulster University at a glance

Keele University and Ulster University both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Media & Film Studies. Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £710 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 16 and Keele University in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#595
#501
THE World
#601
#73
Guardian UK
#60
1949
Established
1968
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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.

Keele University

Ulster University

87.7%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
32.5%

International

International student share

426
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

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

Subjects

47 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.

Keele University

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Geology & Earth Sciences, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Social Work, Chemical Engineering, English Literature, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Resource Management, Medical Sciences.

Only at Keele 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

Keele University
£18,200
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Keele University
£18,200
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.

Keele University

Ulster University

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction79%

  • Pharmacy

    £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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Ulster University

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FAQ

Keele University vs Ulster University: common questions

Is Keele University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £710 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 Keele University and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Economics and 35 more.

Does Keele University or Ulster University offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Keele University teaches 32 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Forensic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Applied Psychology and 24 more.

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

Ulster University teaches 19 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Design & Fashion, Irish Studies, Journalism, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Nutrition & Dietetics, Architecture, Drama & Theatre and 11 more.

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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses