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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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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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.

6/7

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

1/7

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Cumbria both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Mechanical Engineering. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
—
#198
THE World
—
#36
Guardian UK
#101
1845
Established
2007
Yes
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Cumbria

86.4%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
2.6%

International

International student share

494
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
1

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.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

30 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Cumbria

Also taught at both: Zoology & Animal Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies, Education Studies, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Welsh Studies, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Cumbria

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

Queen's University Belfast
£20,800
University of Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Cumbria
£16,900

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Cumbria

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    78%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Adult Nursing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction74%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction74%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Cumbria: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £4,800 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 Queen's University Belfast and University of Cumbria?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Computer Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General) and 18 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Cumbria?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 63 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Chemistry, Anthropology, Physics and 55 more.

What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Cumbria teaches 10 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Fine Art, Medical Imaging, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology and 2 more.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses