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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

5/8

Ulster

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Ulster University and University of the Arts London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Ulster University is about £13,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#1501
#60
Guardian UK
#52
1968
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Ulster University

University of the Arts London

86.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
54%

International

International student share

170
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

19 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Computing & IT, Psychology (General).

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Ulster University is about £13,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Ulster University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Ulster University is about £13,400 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Music, Marketing, Business Studies, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Management, Architecture and 7 more.

Does Ulster University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at University of the Arts London?

Ulster University teaches 47 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies and 39 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Ulster University?

University of the Arts London teaches 10 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Business & Management (General), Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing, Hair & Beauty Sciences and 2 more.

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