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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 Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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.

4/8

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Chester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University and University of Chester are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Ulster University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, international; University of Chester on established, employment, courses, scholarship.

Ulster University vs University of Chester at a glance

Ulster University and University of Chester both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £2,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 17 and University of Chester in 9, 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
#1501
#60
Guardian UK
#91
1968
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 Chester

86.4%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
28.7%

International

International student share

170
329

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

39 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 Chester

Also taught at both: Social Work, History, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Biology, English Literature, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Computing & IT, Medicine.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950

University of Chester is about £2,540 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Chester
£15,500

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 Chester

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Journalism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    95%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Chester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £2,540 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 Chester?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 27 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Chester offer more courses?

University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering and 19 more.

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

University of Chester teaches 34 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Archaeology, Geography (General), Adult Nursing, Animal Science, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management and 26 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses