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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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth is ahead on satisfaction, international, scholarship.

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

Queen's University Belfast and University of Portsmouth both teach 61 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Management. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 18 and Queen's University Belfast in 10, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#662
#198
THE World
#401
#36
Guardian UK
#55
1845
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

86.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
24.5%

International

International student share

494
446

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

61 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Economics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Architecture, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physics, Software Engineering, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Music, Pharmacy, Planning & Housing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Ancient Languages, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dentistry, Ecology & Conservation, Linguistics, Physical Geography & Climate, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Anatomy & Pathology.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    72%Satisfaction82%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    70%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £2,900 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 61 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Education Studies and 49 more.

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

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 32 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including English Studies, Chemistry, Anthropology, French, Irish Studies, Archaeology, Biological Sciences (General), Philosophy and 24 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 23 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, English Language, English Literature, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Applied Computing and 15 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 Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses