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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 Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

Sunderland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sunderland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, courses). Ulster University is ahead on ranking, employment.

Ulster University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Ulster University and University of Sunderland both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Business Studies. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 21 and Ulster University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#60
Guardian UK
#86
1968
Established
1901
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 Sunderland

86.4%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
36.5%

International

International student share

170
193

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

Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

36 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, English Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

About the same.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Sunderland
£17,000

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 Sunderland

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Journalism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same. 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing and 24 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Sunderland offer more courses?

University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Building & Construction, History, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology, Architecture and 22 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 20 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Applied Psychology, Education Studies and 12 more.

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