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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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

Liverpool

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool at a glance

Ulster University and University of Liverpool both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and Politics & International Relations. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Ulster University is about £14,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 17 and Ulster University in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#139
#601
THE World
#143
#60
Guardian UK
#28
1968
Established
1881
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 Liverpool

86.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
24.1%

International

International student share

170
793

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

50 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, English Literature, General Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Architecture, Design & Fashion, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Information Systems & Data Science, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Management.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Ulster University is about £14,510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Liverpool
£30,000

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 Liverpool

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    79%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Irish Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Ulster University is about £14,510 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, English Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies and 38 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Journalism, Building & Construction, Nutrition & Dietetics, Linguistics, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 8 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 44 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy and 36 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses