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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 Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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

Westminster

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, courses). University of Westminster, London is ahead on established, international, scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Westminster, London both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Media & Film Studies. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 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 Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 11 and University of Westminster, London in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#851
#198
THE World
#801
#36
Guardian UK
#107
1845
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

86.4%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
30.3%

International

International student share

494
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

42 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: French, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Spanish & Portuguese, Accounting, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing (General), Linguistics, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Humanities, Anatomy & Pathology, Business Information Systems, Human Resource Management.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at University of Westminster, London

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 Westminster, London
£17,600

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

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

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 Westminster, London

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Planning & Housing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    66%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    72%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Westminster, London 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 Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Planning & Housing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Design & Fashion, Management, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, History and 30 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Westminster, London?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 51 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Anthropology, Physics, Social Work, Irish Studies, Archaeology and 43 more.

What can you study at University of Westminster, London but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Westminster, London teaches 22 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, English Literature, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Asian Languages & Studies, Creative Arts (General), Creative Writing, English Language and 14 more.

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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 Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses