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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 Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Ulster

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Ulster University vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Ulster University and University of Cumbria both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law and Business Studies. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,490 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
—
#601
THE World
—
#60
Guardian UK
#101
1968
Established
2007
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 Cumbria

86.4%
80.5%

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%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
2.6%

International

International student share

170
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

24 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Physical Geography & Climate, Games Design & Computer Animation, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Management.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £1,490 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Cumbria
£16,900

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 Cumbria

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction70%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    96%Satisfaction70%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • Health & Social Care

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Environmental Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    79%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,490 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Social Work and 12 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 42 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Accounting, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Music, Building & Construction and 34 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 16 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Adult Nursing and 8 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses