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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 Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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

Southampton

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance

Ulster University and University of Southampton both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Ulster University is about £8,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 14 and University of Southampton in 14, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#111
#601
THE World
#129
#60
Guardian UK
#16
1968
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Southampton

86.4%
87%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
35.1%

International

International student share

170
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

48 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Environmental Sciences, English Literature, Marketing, Economics, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Management, Psychology (General), Biomedical Engineering, English Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Medicine, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Ulster University is about £8,510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Southampton
£31,200

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 Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    100%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction66%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Ulster University is about £8,510 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Business Studies and 36 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Social Work, Irish Studies, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Anatomy & Pathology, Drama & Theatre and 10 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 43 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Archaeology, Ancient Languages, Chemistry, Marine Engineering & Technology, Mathematics and 35 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses