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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Ulster University vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Ulster University and University of Bedfordshire both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £590 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 16 and Ulster University in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1001
#60
Guardian UK
#99
1968
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Ulster University

University of Bedfordshire

86.4%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
30.1%

International

International student share

170
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

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

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

37 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Economics, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Linguistics, Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £590 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 of Bedfordshire

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Human Resource Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £590 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General) and 25 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 29 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, English Studies, History, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering and 21 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 22 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing and 14 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses