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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of East London at a glance

Ulster University and University of East London both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Civil Engineering. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,930 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 23 and Ulster University in 15.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#1001
#60
Guardian UK
#111
1968
Established
1892
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 London

86.4%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
49.4%

International

International student share

170
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

44 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 London

Also taught at both: Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Journalism, Music, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560

University of East London is about £1,930 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of East London
£17,220

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 London

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    100%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction54%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of East London: common questions

Is Ulster University or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,930 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 London?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Accounting, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Psychology (General) and 32 more.

Does Ulster University or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 22 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Irish Studies, English Studies, History, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics, Medical Imaging and 14 more.

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

University of East London teaches 20 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Applied Computing, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Dance, Biochemistry and 12 more.

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