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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Exeter

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Ulster University and University of Exeter both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and History. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Ulster University is about £7,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 13 and Ulster University in 11, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#136
#601
THE World
#170
#60
Guardian UK
#14
1968
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Exeter

86.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
22.2%

International

International student share

170
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Management, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Biology, Human Resource Management, Biomedical Engineering, Building & Construction, Liberal Arts, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Software Engineering, Computing & IT.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Ulster University is about £7,460 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Exeter
£25,550

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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    77%Satisfaction59%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    100%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Ulster University

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Ulster University is about £7,460 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, History, English Studies, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Economics and 31 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Social Work, Irish Studies, Journalism, Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Architecture and 15 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 48 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), Classical Studies, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Human Geography & Environment, Theology & Religious Studies and 40 more.

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