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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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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.

4/8

Middlesex

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Middlesex University and Ulster University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Middlesex University is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, courses; Ulster University on ranking, employment, international.

Middlesex University vs Ulster University at a glance

Middlesex University and Ulster University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Middlesex University is about £290 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 12 and Middlesex University in 11, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#595
#501
THE World
#601
#74
Guardian UK
#60
1878
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.

Middlesex University

Ulster University

87.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
32.5%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
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.

Middlesex University

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Economics, General Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Computing & IT, Medical Sciences, Music, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Pharmacy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
Ulster University
£17,490

Middlesex University is about £290 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
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.

Middlesex University

Ulster University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Middlesex University vs Ulster University: common questions

Is Middlesex University or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £17,490 at Ulster University: Middlesex University is about £290 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 Middlesex University and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Marketing, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography and 30 more.

Does Middlesex University or Ulster University offer more courses?

Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Middlesex University teaches 23 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Business Information Systems, Clinical Specialities, Education Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Healthcare Science, Teacher Training and 15 more.

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

Ulster University teaches 24 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, English Studies, History, Nutrition & Dietetics, Architecture and 16 more.

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