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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 Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

9/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 9 categories

VS

1/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on established.

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

Queen's University Belfast and University of Huddersfield both teach 57 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Law and Chemistry. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 20 and University of Huddersfield in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#521
#198
THE World
#501
#36
Guardian UK
#51
1845
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

86.4%
81.8%

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%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
18.2%

International

International student share

494
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

57 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: History, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Work, Architecture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacy, Accounting, General Engineering, Marketing, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Games Design & Computer Animation, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Dentistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Linguistics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Resource Management.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

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 Huddersfield

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction67%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    72%Satisfaction72%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction75%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction59%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    66%Satisfaction69%

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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,200 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 57 subject areas: Education Studies, Law, Chemistry, Management, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Music, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations and 45 more.

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

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 36 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Anthropology, Physics, French, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Philosophy and 28 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 19 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Biology, Forensic Science, English Literature, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Creative Arts (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Fine Art and 11 more.

Ready to explore courses?

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 Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses