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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

1/10

Ulster

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Bristol

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment.

Ulster University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Ulster University and University of Bristol both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Management. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Ulster University is about £13,810 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 17 and Ulster University in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#57
#601
THE World
#80
#60
Guardian UK
#13
1968
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Bristol

86.4%
88%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
33.6%

International

International student share

170
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

43 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Psychology (General), Social Work, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Medicine, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Ulster University is about £13,810 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Bristol
£28,460

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 Bristol

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£42,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Anatomy & Pathology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    50%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Ulster University is about £13,810 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Economics, Law, Management, Computer Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies and 31 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Bristol offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Irish Studies, Journalism, Building & Construction, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering and 15 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 40 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Dentistry, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry, Philosophy, Business & Management (General) and 32 more.

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