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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

1/9

Ulster

scored higher in 1 category

VS

8/9

St Andrews

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment.

Ulster University vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Ulster University and University of St Andrews both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being History, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Ulster University is about £12,670 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 7 and Ulster University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#115
#601
THE World
#162
#60
Guardian UK
#3
1968
Established
1413
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Ulster University

University of St Andrews

86.4%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
46.1%

International

International student share

170
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
62

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

24 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Liberal Arts.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

Ulster University is about £12,670 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of St Andrews
£27,200

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 St Andrews

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£51,500
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ulster University

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University of St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of St Andrews: common questions

Is Ulster University or University of St Andrews cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Ulster University is about £12,670 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: History, Economics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Computer Science, Management, Psychology (General), Law, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate and 12 more.

Does Ulster University or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at University of St Andrews?

Ulster University teaches 42 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Accounting, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism and 34 more.

What can you study at University of St Andrews but not at Ulster University?

University of St Andrews teaches 40 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design, Mathematics and 32 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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