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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Ulster University and University of Greenwich both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Civil Engineering. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Ulster University is about £490 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 21 and University of Greenwich in 15.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#791
#601
THE World
#601
#60
Guardian UK
#79
1968
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

86.4%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
34.6%

International

International student share

170
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Building & Construction, Architecture, Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Chemical Engineering, Economics, History, Human Resource Management, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics, Pharmacy, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

Ulster University is about £490 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Greenwich
£19,450

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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    79%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    100%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Ulster University is about £490 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 32 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Irish Studies, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 14 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 28 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Agriculture & Land Management and 20 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses