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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 Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses). Ulster University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Ulster University and University of Stirling both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Accounting. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 12 and Ulster University in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#560
#601
THE World
#501
#60
Guardian UK
#50
1968
Established
1967
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 Stirling

86.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

170
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

32 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Software Engineering, Liberal Arts, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Stirling

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    79%Satisfaction68%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Journalism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Ulster University and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Computer Science, English Studies, Journalism and 20 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 34 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction and 26 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 28 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including French, Mathematics, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, Ecology & Conservation and 20 more.

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