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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

2/8

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Dundee

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Ulster University and University of Dundee both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Business Studies. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Ulster University is about £5,660 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 12 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
#447
#601
THE World
#301
#60
Guardian UK
#37
1968
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Ulster University

University of Dundee

86.4%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
17.8%

International

International student share

170
498

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

38 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Planning & Housing, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Fine Art, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Creative Arts (General), Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Sciences.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Ulster University is about £5,660 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Dundee
£23,700

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 Dundee

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    79%Satisfaction97%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Environmental Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    100%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Ulster University is about £5,660 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Law, Economics, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Accounting, Computer Science, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science and 26 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Irish Studies, Journalism, Music, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics and 20 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 32 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Dentistry, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Mathematics, Nursing (General), Ecology & Conservation, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General) and 24 more.

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