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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 Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Ulster

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Brighton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international). University of Brighton is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.

Ulster University vs University of Brighton at a glance

Ulster University and University of Brighton both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Civil Engineering. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,250 at University of Brighton, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 19 and University of Brighton in 14, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#901
#601
THE World
#601
#60
Guardian UK
#68
1968
Established
1858
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 Brighton

86.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

170
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

48 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Pharmacy, Media & Film Studies, Music, Politics & International Relations, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, History, Anatomy & Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Economics, English Literature, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Planning & Housing, Psychology (General), Computing & IT, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Resource Management.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

About the same.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Brighton
£18,790

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 Brighton

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    100%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    96%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,250 at University of Brighton, so the two cost about the same. 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work and 36 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Brighton offer more courses?

University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Irish Studies, English Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Linguistics, Medical Imaging and 10 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 23 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Humanities, Social Sciences (General) and 15 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses