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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 Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

6/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, scholarship). University of Strathclyde is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast and University of Strathclyde both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Law, English Studies and Mathematics. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Queen's University Belfast is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 18 and Queen's University Belfast 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
#230
#198
THE World
#351
#36
Guardian UK
#25
1845
Established
1796
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

86.4%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
18.8%

International

International student share

494
541

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

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

52 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Pharmacy, Business Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Planning & Housing, Architecture, Human Resource Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Queen's University Belfast is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    70%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • French

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Queen's University Belfast is about £1,950 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Law, English Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, History, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies and 40 more.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 41 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Anthropology, Irish Studies, Archaeology, Biological Sciences (General), Nursing (General), Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Animal Science and 33 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 15 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Teacher Training, Naval Architecture, Statistics, Personal & Professional Development, Biomedical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information & Library Studies, Marine Engineering & Technology and 7 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 Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses