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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

2/8

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Strathclyde

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Ulster University and University of Strathclyde both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, English Studies and Accounting. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Ulster University is about £5,260 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 18 and Ulster University in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#230
#601
THE World
#351
#60
Guardian UK
#25
1968
Established
1796
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 Strathclyde

86.4%
89.6%

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%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
18.8%

International

International student share

170
541

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

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

39 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Architecture, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Planning & Housing, Information Systems & Data Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Geology & Earth Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Ulster University is about £5,260 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    77%Satisfaction76%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Ulster University is about £5,260 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, English Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, History, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Politics & International Relations and 27 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Irish Studies, Journalism, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Anatomy & Pathology, Drama & Theatre and 19 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 28 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, French, Business & Management (General) and 20 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses