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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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

Kent

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Kent 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 Kent at a glance

Ulster University and University of Kent both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Law. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Ulster University is about £6,010 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 13 and University of Kent in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#415
#601
THE World
#401
#60
Guardian UK
#47
1968
Established
1965
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 Kent

86.4%
84%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
16%

International

International student share

170
335

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

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

35 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Social Work, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, English Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, Human Resource Management.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

Ulster University is about £6,010 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Kent
£20,700

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 Kent

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Ulster University is about £6,010 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biology, Marketing and 23 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Kent offer more courses?

University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics and 23 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 28 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Physics, Applied Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Biochemistry, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Forensic Science and 20 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses