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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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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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.

8/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs Ulster University at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and Ulster University both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £12,110 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 15 and The University of Edinburgh in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#595
#29
THE World
#601
#17
Guardian UK
#60
1583
Established
1968
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.

The University of Edinburgh

Ulster University

85.3%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
32.5%

International

International student share

936
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
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.

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%

Subjects

50 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.

The University of Edinburgh

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Music, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Information Systems & Data Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Marketing, Medical Sciences, Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology, Liberal Arts.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at Ulster University

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

The University of Edinburgh
£29,600
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £12,110 a year cheaper.

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.

The University of Edinburgh

Ulster University

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction100%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Linguistics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £38,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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Ulster University

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs Ulster University: common questions

Is The University of Edinburgh or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £12,110 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 The University of Edinburgh and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Medicine, History, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature and 38 more.

Does The University of Edinburgh or Ulster University offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Ulster University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 66 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Teacher Training, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 58 more.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Ulster University teaches 16 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Irish Studies, Journalism, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Planning & Housing and 8 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses