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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 East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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.

6/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international). University of East Anglia UEA is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Economics and Media & Film Studies. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Queen's University Belfast is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 20 and University of East Anglia UEA in 11, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#381
#198
THE World
#251
#36
Guardian UK
#27
1845
Established
1963
Yes
Russell Group
No
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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 East Anglia UEA

86.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
14.3%

International

International student share

494
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
36

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

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

Subjects

58 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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Physics, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, General Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Social Work, Marketing, Philosophy, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Environmental Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Pharmacology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Midwifery, Human Resource Management.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

Queen's University Belfast is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

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 East Anglia UEA

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    97%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen's University Belfast vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Queen's University Belfast is about £2,300 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, History, Law, Management, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science and 46 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 35 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Civil Engineering, English Studies, Anthropology, French, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Archaeology, Childhood & Youth Studies and 27 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 19 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including English Literature, History of Art & Design, International Development, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Biology, Creative Writing, American & Comparative Studies and 11 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses