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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 Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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.

8/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on international, scholarship.

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

Queen's University Belfast and University of Greenwich both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Law. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,820 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 15 and Queen's University Belfast in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#791
#198
THE World
#601
#36
Guardian UK
#79
1845
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

86.4%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
34.6%

International

International student share

494
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Economics, Social Work, General Engineering, Architecture, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Animal Science, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Business & Management (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Music, Design & Fashion, Public Health & Epidemiology, Agriculture & Land Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Landscape Architecture & Design, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Food Production & Technology, Midwifery, Ancient Languages.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £2,820 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Greenwich
£19,450

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 Greenwich

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    72%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction100%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    70%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,820 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Management, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, History and 44 more.

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

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

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

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

University of Greenwich teaches 16 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Biology, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing and 8 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 Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses