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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

3/9

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Plymouth at a glance

Ulster University and University of Plymouth both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Geology & Earth Sciences. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Ulster University is about £1,710 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 21 and Ulster University in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#691
#601
THE World
#501
#60
Guardian UK
#56
1968
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

86.4%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
11.9%

International

International student share

170
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Marketing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Economics, General Engineering, Medical Imaging, Music, Software Engineering, Architecture, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Medical Sciences, Medicine, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

Ulster University is about £1,710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Plymouth
£19,500

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 Plymouth

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    100%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction72%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    77%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Ulster University is about £1,710 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Geology & Earth Sciences, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Accounting and 39 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Plymouth offer more courses?

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Irish Studies, Journalism, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Pharmacy and 7 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 27 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Dentistry, Marine Engineering & Technology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Children's Nursing and 19 more.

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