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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 Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

2/9

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Sussex

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of Sussex at a glance

Ulster University and University of Sussex both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Ulster University is about £6,010 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sussex is higher in 15 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
#273
#601
THE World
#201
#60
Guardian UK
#31
1968
Established
1961
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 Sussex

86.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
25.3%

International

International student share

170
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

43 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Social Work, Accounting, Marketing, English Studies, Journalism, Biology, Design & Fashion, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Linguistics, Physical Geography & Climate, Public Health & Epidemiology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

Ulster University is about £6,010 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Sussex
£23,500

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 Sussex

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    79%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Ulster University is about £6,010 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Economics, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Music and 31 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Sussex offer more courses?

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Building & Construction, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering and 15 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 33 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Anthropology, Philosophy, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment and 25 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses