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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 Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

3/10

Derby

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, courses). University of Derby is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

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

Queen's University Belfast and University of Derby both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Civil Engineering. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 20 and Queen's University Belfast in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#1201
#198
THE World
#601
#36
Guardian UK
#80
1845
Established
1851
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

86.4%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
14.3%

International

International student share

494
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

Subjects

56 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 Derby

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Physics, Software Engineering, Architecture, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Business Information Systems, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Technology & Logistics, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Humanities, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Midwifery.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Derby

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 Derby
£16,900

University of Derby is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Derby
£17,500

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 Derby

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction100%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Golding Awards

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Deadline: N/A

Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sitwell Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,900 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 Derby?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, History, Mathematics, Economics, Marketing and 44 more.

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

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Derby lists 375 courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 37 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Chemistry, Anthropology, French, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Archaeology, Biological Sciences (General), Pharmacy and 29 more.

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

University of Derby teaches 18 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Creative Writing, Journalism, Forensic Science, Personal & Professional Development, Teacher Training, Applied Computing and 10 more.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses