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Lincoln
Belfast · QS World #595
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/5
Lincoln Bishop
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
Ulster
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Ulster University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, international, courses). Lincoln Bishop University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Lincoln Bishop University vs Ulster University at a glance
Lincoln Bishop University and Ulster University both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and English Literature. Lincoln Bishop University offers 118 courses across 18 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £10,790 a year at Lincoln Bishop University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Lincoln Bishop University is about £6,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lincoln Bishop University is higher in 4 and Ulster University in 2.
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.
Lincoln Bishop University
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.
Lincoln Bishop
5 countries · 2.3% international
- 🇮🇳India18.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
- 🇨🇳China9.1%
- 🌐Nepal9.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
Subjects
9 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.
Lincoln Bishop University
Ulster University
Sociology & Criminology
Business Studies
English Literature
Health & Social Care
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
History
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Lincoln Bishop 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
- Lincoln Bishop University
- £10,790
- Ulster University
- £17,490
Lincoln Bishop University is about £6,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Lincoln Bishop University
- £16,930
- 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.
Lincoln Bishop University
Ulster University
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)No data93%Satisfaction84%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction83%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction91%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction82%History
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction92%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Lincoln Bishop University vs Ulster University: common questions
Is Lincoln Bishop University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £10,790 a year at Lincoln Bishop University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Lincoln Bishop University is about £6,700 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 Lincoln Bishop University and Ulster University?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, English Literature, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Lincoln Bishop University or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and Lincoln Bishop University lists 118 courses.
What can you study at Lincoln Bishop University but not at Ulster University?
Lincoln Bishop University teaches 9 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Humanities, Business & Management (General) and 1 more.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at Lincoln Bishop University?
Ulster University teaches 57 subject areas that Lincoln Bishop University does not, including Law, Accounting, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies and 49 more.
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