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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Salford

Salford · 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.

6/9

Ulster

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Salford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of Salford at a glance

Ulster University and University of Salford both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Building & Construction. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £450 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 16 and University of Salford in 13, with 3 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
#82
1968
Established
1896
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 Salford

86.4%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
19.1%

International

International student share

170
305

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

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

43 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Music, Accounting, Psychology (General), Social Work, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Fine Art, History, Information Systems & Data Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Salford
£17,710

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 Salford

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Building & Construction

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction84%

  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£16,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction71%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £450 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Marketing and 31 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Salford offer more courses?

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Irish Studies, English Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology and 15 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 29 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery, Nursing (General) and 21 more.

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