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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 Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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.

10/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 10 categories

VS

0/10

Kent

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Kent does not lead in any category where both have data.

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

Queen's University Belfast and University of Kent both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Mathematics. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £23,500 at University of Kent: Queen's University Belfast is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 10 and University of Kent in 10, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#415
#198
THE World
#401
#36
Guardian UK
#47
1845
Established
1965
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 Kent

86.4%
84%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
16%

International

International student share

494
335

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

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

48 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Social Sciences (General), Business Studies, French, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Archaeology, Marketing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Animal Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Spanish & Portuguese, Ancient Languages, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

Queen's University Belfast is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Kent
£20,700

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 Kent

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
    72%Satisfaction79%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Kent

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £23,500 at University of Kent: Queen's University Belfast is about £2,700 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, History, Management, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies, Psychology (General) and 36 more.

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

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Kent lists 335 courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 45 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Civil Engineering, Anthropology, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemical Engineering, Nursing (General) and 37 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 15 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Biology, Applied Psychology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Forensic Science, Creative Writing, English Literature, Biomedical Engineering and 7 more.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses