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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Ulster

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

York

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on employment, international.

Ulster University vs University of York at a glance

Ulster University and University of York both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Politics & International Relations. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £27,500 at University of York: Ulster University is about £10,010 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 12 and University of York in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#595
QS World
#158
#601
THE World
#154
#60
Guardian UK
#20
1968
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Ulster University

University of York

86.4%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
18.6%

International

International student share

170
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

40 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 York

Also taught at both: Accounting, Biology, Economics, Management, Design & Fashion, Environmental Sciences, Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Marketing, Social Work, Civil Engineering, Liberal Arts, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Medical Sciences, Psychology (General), Architecture, Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, English Literature.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

Ulster University is about £10,010 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of York
£27,250

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 York

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    79%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Linguistics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ulster University

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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £27,500 at University of York: Ulster University is about £10,010 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 York?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, History, Biomedical Sciences, Linguistics, Business Studies and 28 more.

Does Ulster University or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Ulster University teaches 26 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Irish Studies, Journalism, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Anatomy & Pathology, Medical Imaging and 18 more.

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

University of York teaches 42 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Archaeology, History of Art & Design, Education Studies and 34 more.

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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