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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

4/7

Ulster

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of West London at a glance

Ulster University and University of West London both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £740 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 18 and Ulster University in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1201
#60
Guardian UK
#108
1968
Established
1860
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 West London

86.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

170
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

41 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 West London

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Economics, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Psychology (General), Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Medicine, Planning & Housing, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering, Management, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £740 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    100%Satisfaction83%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

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 West London: common questions

Is Ulster University or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £740 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 West London?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting and 29 more.

Does Ulster University or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 25 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, English Studies, General Engineering, History, Anatomy & Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics and 17 more.

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

University of West London teaches 27 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Mathematics, Midwifery and 19 more.

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