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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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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Bradford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bradford leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Bradford at a glance

Ulster University and University of Bradford both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Software Engineering. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £600 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 14 and University of Bradford in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#497
#601
THE World
#501
#60
Guardian UK
#64
1968
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Ulster University

University of Bradford

86.4%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
25.1%

International

International student share

170
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

Subjects

32 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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Anatomy & Pathology, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Optometry & Ophthalmics.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Bradford
£15,700

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 Bradford

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Chemical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    100%Satisfaction98%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction75%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction67%

  • Pharmacy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £600 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Pharmacy and 20 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Bradford offer more courses?

University of Bradford lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 34 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism, Music, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 26 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 17 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Forensic Science, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Anthropology, Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry, Children's Nursing and 9 more.

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