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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/6

Ulster

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

1/6

Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Ulster University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses). University of Suffolk is ahead on satisfaction.

Ulster University vs University of Suffolk at a glance

Ulster University and University of Suffolk both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Health & Social Care and Sociology & Criminology. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 12 and Ulster University in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
—
#601
THE World
—
#60
Guardian UK
#98
1968
Established
2007
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 Suffolk

86.4%
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
3.8%

International

International student share

170
115

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

Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

Subjects

34 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 Suffolk

Also taught at both: Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biomedical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Suffolk

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 Suffolk
£15,690

University of Suffolk is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Suffolk
£15,210

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 Suffolk

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Health & Social Care

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Medical Imaging

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £1,800 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 Suffolk?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Health & Social Care, Sociology & Criminology, Medical Imaging, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering and 22 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Suffolk offer more courses?

Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 32 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction and 24 more.

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

University of Suffolk teaches 15 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Education Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing and 7 more.

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