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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/10

Ulster

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment.

Ulster University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Ulster University and University of Oxford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being History, English Studies and Law. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Ulster University is about £26,110 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 9 and Ulster University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#4
#601
THE World
#1
#60
Guardian UK
#1
1968
Established
1096
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 Oxford

86.4%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
37.2%

International

International student share

170
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

38 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Anatomy & Pathology, Biology, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Building & Construction, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Geology & Earth Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Management.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Ulster University is about £26,110 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Oxford
£38,430

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 Oxford

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • Linguistics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£51,500
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£46,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Ulster University is about £26,110 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: History, English Studies, Law, General Engineering, Linguistics, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Economics and 26 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Irish Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics and 20 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 41 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 33 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses