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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 Hull

Hull · QS World #575

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

Hull

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, employment, courses). University of Hull is ahead on satisfaction, international, scholarship.

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

Queen's University Belfast and University of Hull both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Law, Civil Engineering and Mathematics. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 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 Hull: University of Hull is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hull is higher in 18 and Queen's University Belfast in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#575
#198
THE World
#501
#36
Guardian UK
#65
1845
Established
1927
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 Hull

86.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
29.9%

International

International student share

494
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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

Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

Subjects

51 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 Hull

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Economics, Physical Geography & Climate, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Accounting, Music, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Marketing, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General), Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Business Studies, Midwifery, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Hull

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 Hull
£17,500

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

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Hull
£18,500

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 Hull

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    66%Satisfaction79%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    72%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Hull 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 Hull: University of Hull 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 Hull?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Law, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Management, English Studies, Psychology (General), Physics, Business & Management (General), Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and 39 more.

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

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hull lists 328 courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 42 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Chemistry, Anthropology, French, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Archaeology, Biological Sciences (General), Pharmacy and 34 more.

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

University of Hull teaches 10 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Biomedical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Creative Writing, English Literature, Forensic Science, Applied Psychology, Nutrition & Dietetics and 2 more.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Hull328 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses