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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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

Winchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of Winchester at a glance

Ulster University and University of Winchester both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £790 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 11 and University of Winchester 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
—
#601
THE World
#1201
#60
Guardian UK
#106
1968
Established
1840
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 Winchester

86.4%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
5.1%

International

International student share

170
131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

26 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), English Literature, Nutrition & Dietetics, Drama & Theatre, Economics, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £790 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Winchester
£17,450

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 Winchester

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction57%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction53%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction48%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £790 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Marketing, Accounting, Music, Software Engineering, Business Studies, Computer Science, Social Work, Design & Fashion and 14 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Winchester offer more courses?

Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 40 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, English Studies, General Engineering and 32 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 16 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Archaeology, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Education Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Anthropology, Creative Writing, Geography (General) and 8 more.

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