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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ulster University vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

Ulster University and University of Wolverhampton both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £540 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 16 and University of Wolverhampton in 16, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#60
Guardian UK
#85
1968
Established
1827
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 Wolverhampton

86.4%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
16.1%

International

International student share

170
270

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

Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

46 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Journalism, Management, Anatomy & Pathology, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacy, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Psychology (General), Biology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Medical Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £540 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

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 Wolverhampton

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Building & Construction

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    100%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£16,500
    80%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £540 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, History, Accounting, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography and 34 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Wolverhampton offer more courses?

University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Irish Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences and 12 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 22 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Midwifery, Pharmacology and 14 more.

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