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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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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Ulster
scored higher in 1 category
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University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Bishop Burton leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on courses.
Ulster University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance
Ulster University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £4,710 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 2 and Ulster University in 1, with 1 about level.
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.
Ulster University
University Centre Bishop Burton
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.
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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.
Ulster University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Design & Fashion
Sociology & Criminology
Social Policy & Public Policy
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Ulster University
Only at University Centre Bishop Burton
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
- Ulster University
- £17,490
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £4,710 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.
Ulster University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00082%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction85%Social Policy & Public Policy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction85%Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
No dataSalary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction71%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUlster University
View all scholarships →University Centre Bishop Burton
Alumni Master's Bursary
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
IOT Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
£500
Deadline: N/A
Employability Bursary
£300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Ulster University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions
Is Ulster University or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £4,710 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 Ulster University and University Centre Bishop Burton?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Ulster University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
Ulster University teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies and 53 more.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Ulster University?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 5 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Agricultural Sciences and Business & Management (General).
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