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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 Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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.

2/9

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

7/9

Cambridge

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, courses). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Ulster University and University of Cambridge both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Ulster University is about £15,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 7 and Ulster University in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#6
#601
THE World
#3
#60
Guardian UK
#2
1968
Established
1209
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 Cambridge

86.4%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
32.2%

International

International student share

170
336

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

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

34 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 Cambridge

Also taught at both: Biology, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Management, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Planning & Housing, Software Engineering, Medicine, Computing & IT, Geology & Earth Sciences.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Cambridge

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 Cambridge
£32,890

Ulster University is about £15,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Cambridge
£41,300

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 Cambridge

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£49,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£63,500
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£59,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Chemical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£43,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Linguistics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Planning & Housing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Cambridge: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Ulster University is about £15,400 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 Cambridge?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: History, Law, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 22 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 32 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Accounting, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Irish Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering and 24 more.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 45 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics, Archaeology, Business & Management (General), Clinical Specialities, Philosophy and 37 more.

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