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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Ulster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international). London South Bank University is ahead on established, courses.

London South Bank University vs Ulster University at a glance

London South Bank University and Ulster University both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business Studies and Law. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,490 at Ulster University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#595
#601
THE World
#601
#78
Guardian UK
#60
1892
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.

London South Bank University

Ulster University

85.1%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
32.5%

International

International student share

240
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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

London South Bank University

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Management.

Only at London South Bank 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
Ulster University
£17,490

About the same.

Postgraduate

London South Bank 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.

London South Bank University

Ulster University

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

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

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction91%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs Ulster University: common questions

Is London South Bank University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,490 at Ulster University, so the two cost about the same. 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 London South Bank University and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture and 23 more.

Does London South Bank University or Ulster University offer more courses?

London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Ulster University?

London South Bank University teaches 20 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology, Education Studies, Midwifery and 12 more.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at London South Bank University?

Ulster University teaches 31 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Irish Studies, Journalism, Music, English Studies, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy and 23 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses