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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance

Ulster University and University of Portsmouth both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Ulster University is about £410 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 27 and Ulster University in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#662
#601
THE World
#401
#60
Guardian UK
#55
1968
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

86.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

170
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

52 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Economics, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Linguistics, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Computing & IT, Medical Imaging, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Ulster University is about £410 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Ulster University

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Ulster University is about £410 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering and 40 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Irish Studies, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Fine Art, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 6 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 32 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Creative Writing, English Language, Applied Computing and 24 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses