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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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.

3/8

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Derby

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of Derby at a glance

Ulster University and University of Derby both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £590 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 23 and Ulster University in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#601
#60
Guardian UK
#80
1968
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Derby

86.4%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

170
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

Subjects

46 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 Derby

Also taught at both: Journalism, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Architecture, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, General Engineering, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging, Biology, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Derby

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 Derby
£16,900

University of Derby is about £590 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Derby
£17,500

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 Derby

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    100%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Ulster University

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Golding Awards

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Deadline: N/A

Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sitwell Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Derby: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £590 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 Derby?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), English Studies, Economics and 34 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Derby offer more courses?

University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Irish Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Pharmacy and 12 more.

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

University of Derby teaches 28 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Forensic Science, Personal & Professional Development, Teacher Training and 20 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses