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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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.

2/10

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Bath

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of Bath at a glance

Ulster University and University of Bath both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Ulster University is about £14,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 10 and Ulster University in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#125
#601
THE World
#251
#60
Guardian UK
#7
1968
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Ulster University

University of Bath

86.4%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
23.8%

International

International student share

170
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
25

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%
VS

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

29 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 of Bath

Also taught at both: Social Work, Architecture, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Building & Construction, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Bath

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 of Bath
£32,000

Ulster University is about £14,510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Bath
£29,500

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.

Ulster University

University of Bath

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    100%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£45,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,000
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Bath: common questions

Is Ulster University or University of Bath cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Ulster University is about £14,510 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 of Bath?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy and 17 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Bath offer more courses?

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at University of Bath?

Ulster University teaches 37 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Law, Design & Fashion, Irish Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Music, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 29 more.

What can you study at University of Bath but not at Ulster University?

University of Bath teaches 20 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, International Development, Education Studies, Ancient Languages, Social Sciences (General) and 12 more.

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