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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

2/7

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on ranking, international.

Ulster University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Ulster University and University of Worcester both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Law. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £290 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 19 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
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#60
Guardian UK
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1968
Established
1946
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 Worcester

86.4%
87.8%

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%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

170
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Accounting, Environmental Sciences, English Literature, Marketing, Medical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biology, Drama & Theatre, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, English Studies, Fine Art, Medical Imaging, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Medicine, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £290 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

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 Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction62%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Health & Social Care

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Work

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction100%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Journalism

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £290 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History and 29 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy and 17 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 27 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Education Studies, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Adult Nursing, Business & Management (General), Forensic Science and 19 more.

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