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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Ulster University and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Ulster University is about £5,610 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 16 and Ulster University in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#381
#601
THE World
#251
#60
Guardian UK
#27
1968
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
No
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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 East Anglia UEA

86.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

170
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
36

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

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

Subjects

43 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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Liberal Arts, Psychology (General), Medicine, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Human Resource Management, Medical Sciences.

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

Ulster University is about £5,610 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

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 East Anglia UEA

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction85%
  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction85%
  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction84%
  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction77%
  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    79%Satisfaction80%
  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction93%
  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction92%
  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    95%Satisfaction79%
  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction90%
  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    73%Satisfaction80%
  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction79%
  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Ulster University or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Ulster University is about £5,610 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Economics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, English Literature, Computer Science, History, Law, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Marketing and 31 more.

Does Ulster University or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

Ulster University teaches 23 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Music, Building & Construction, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Anatomy & Pathology and 15 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Ulster University?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 34 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including History of Art & Design, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Education Studies, Mathematics, International Development, Ancient Languages, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 26 more.

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