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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 Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

4/7

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on satisfaction, international, scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Greater Manchester both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Education Studies and Law. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 9 and Queen's University Belfast in 7, with 1 about level.

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
—
1845
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

86.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
25.4%

International

International student share

494
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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

Greater Manchester

30 countries · 25.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
  • 🇮🇳India10.8%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

Subjects

41 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 Greater Manchester

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Community & Specialist Nursing, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Medicine, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Information Systems & Data Science, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Greater Manchester
£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 Greater Manchester

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    66%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    72%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    70%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£14,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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FAQ

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,300 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 Greater Manchester?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Psychology (General), Education Studies, Law, Civil Engineering, Management, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Health & Social Care, Dentistry, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work and 29 more.

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

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 52 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Mathematics, English Studies, History, Chemistry, Anthropology, Physics, Economics, French and 44 more.

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

University of Greater Manchester teaches 15 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Dance, Biomedical Engineering, Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 7 more.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses