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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Ulster

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Lancashire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international). University of Lancashire is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

Ulster University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Ulster University and University of Lancashire both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Computer Science. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 18 and Ulster University in 15, with 5 about level.

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
#76
1968
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

86.4%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

170
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

45 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Management, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Marketing, History, Media & Film Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

About the same.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Lancashire
£19,250

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 Lancashire

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    79%Satisfaction71%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Building & Construction

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Medicine, Music, Social Work, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology and 33 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Irish Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics and 13 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 37 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Adult Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Safety & Mining Engineering, Dentistry and 29 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses