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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

3/8

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses). Ulster University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Ulster University and University of Huddersfield both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 26 and University of Huddersfield in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#521
#601
THE World
#501
#60
Guardian UK
#51
1968
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

86.4%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
18.2%

International

International student share

170
413

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

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

51 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Social Work, Architecture, Biology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, General Engineering, History, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Economics, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacy, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Creative Arts (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Studies, Fine Art, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Politics & International Relations, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Computing & IT, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Linguistics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

About the same.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

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 Huddersfield

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    79%Satisfaction72%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    95%Satisfaction69%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    77%Satisfaction59%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same. 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Music, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering and 39 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Irish Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Medical Imaging, Physical Geography & Climate and 7 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 25 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Education Studies, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Forensic Science, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing and 17 more.

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