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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Royal College of Art
scored higher in 1 category
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Ulster
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Royal College of Art and Ulster University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Royal College of Art is ahead on scholarship; Ulster University on courses.
Royal College of Art vs Ulster University at a glance
Royal College of Art and Ulster University have one subject area in common, Film Production & Cinematography. Royal College of Art offers 50 courses across 1 subject area; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Royal College of Art
Ulster University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Royal College of Art
No published data on international students
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
Subjects
1 subject 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.
Royal College of Art
Ulster University
Film Production & Cinematography
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
- Royal College of Art
- No data
- Ulster University
- £17,490
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal College of Art
- £15,600
- Ulster University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal College of Art
Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures
100%
Deadline: N/A
Ulster University
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Royal College of Art vs Ulster University: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Royal College of Art and Ulster University?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Film Production & Cinematography.
Does Royal College of Art or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at Royal College of Art?
Ulster University teaches 65 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering and 57 more.
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