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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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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.

2/8

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Ulster

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international). Kingston University is ahead on established, courses.

Kingston University vs Ulster University at a glance

Kingston University and Ulster University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Building & Construction and Law. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £1,010 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 15 and Ulster University in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#595
#801
THE World
#601
#67
Guardian UK
#60
1899
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.

Kingston University

Ulster University

85.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
32.5%

International

International student share

390
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

Kingston University

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Music, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacy, Computing & IT, Nutrition & Dietetics, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Management, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Human Resource Management.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £1,010 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
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.

Kingston University

Ulster University

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction100%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Ulster University: common questions

Is Kingston University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £1,010 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 Kingston University and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Economics and 30 more.

Does Kingston University or Ulster University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 25 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Creative Writing, Education Studies and 17 more.

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

Ulster University teaches 24 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Irish Studies, English Studies, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Linguistics and 16 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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