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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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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.

9/10

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 9 categories

VS

1/10

Ulster

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment.

UCL (University College London) vs Ulster University at a glance

UCL (University College London) and Ulster University both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Psychology (General) and Biomedical Sciences. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £12,310 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 16 and Ulster University in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#595
#22
THE World
#601
#9
Guardian UK
#60
1826
Established
1968
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

UCL (University College London)

Ulster University

86.5%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
32.5%

International

International student share

1131
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

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

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.

UCL (University College London)

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, History, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Linguistics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Software Engineering, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Biology, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Medicine, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science, Creative Arts (General), English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Optometry & Ophthalmics.

Only at UCL (University College London)

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

UCL (University College London)
£29,800
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £12,310 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
Ulster University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster University 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.

UCL (University College London)

Ulster University

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £45,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction100%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £33,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Planning & Housing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £41,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £38,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction73%

  • Architecture

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction90%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Ulster University

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FAQ

UCL (University College London) vs Ulster University: common questions

Is UCL (University College London) or Ulster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £12,310 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 UCL (University College London) and Ulster University?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Computer Science, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Geology & Earth Sciences, Planning & Housing, Design & Fashion and 40 more.

Does UCL (University College London) or Ulster University offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Ulster University?

UCL (University College London) teaches 57 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, French, Business & Management (General), Italian and 49 more.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at UCL (University College London)?

Ulster University teaches 14 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Social Work, Irish Studies, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Medical Imaging, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 6 more.

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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses