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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Roehampton

London · 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

Roehampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of Roehampton at a glance

Ulster University and University of Roehampton both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £540 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 17 and University of Roehampton in 6, with 4 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
#801
#60
Guardian UK
#77
1968
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

86.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
46.5%

International

International student share

170
296

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

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Architecture, Software Engineering, History, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Economics, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computing & IT, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Management, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £540 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Roehampton
£11,250

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 Roehampton

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction70%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction66%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £540 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Politics & International Relations, Games Design & Computer Animation and 26 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Roehampton offer more courses?

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre and 20 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 18 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Dance, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Applied Computing, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies and 10 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses