Northumbria University is a public university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. Ulster University, legally the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public university located in Northern Ireland.
Northumbria University | Ulster University | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.3 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 501 Times Higher Education 2024 # 548 QS World University 2024 # 501 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 498 QS World University 2024 # 601 QS World University 2023 # 601 Times Higher Education 2023 |
Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 501 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 501 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 601 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
Programs | UG Programs -102 PG Programs -137 | UG Programs -92 PG Programs -16 |
Acceptance Rate | 63.0 % | 81.0 % |
Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-62 TOEFL-88 | IELTS-6 PTE-66 TOEFL-80 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 21920 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25345 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17608 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 18376.5 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18376.5 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 22189 Per Year |
placement (average package) | Average Salaries based on Degree Degree Average Salary MBA $63,000 Other Degree $48,000 Bachelor of Science $38,000 Bachelor (Other) $37,000 Masters in Science $35,000 Masters of Arts $34,000 | The programs and the average salary are as follows: Masters in Management; $68,000 Bachelor (Other): $60,000 Masters in Finance: $53,000 Bachelor of Arts: $52,000 Masters in Science: $41,000 Other Degree: $40,000 |
application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed Submit English language proficiency test scores Complete program specific requirements |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 11 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 2 reviews |
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General Facts | Northumbria University | Ulster University |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1969 | 1968 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 |
Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 44% Male, 56% Female |
Location Facts |
| University has four distinct campuses across Northern Ireland - Belfast, Coleraine, Londonderry and Jordanstown. Courses are also delivered at branch campuses in London and Birmingham. |
Library | The digital services, including Library Search, provide access to our comprehensive and multidisciplinary print and online Library Collection including around 450,000 print books, over 936,000 ebooks, more than 82,000 print and ejournals, including major publications such as Nature and Science, 170 subscribed scholarly resources including databases and primary digital archives and wider resources available on demand through cooperative international library sharing. | Library provides various resources, learning spaces, study spaces, computer facilities, e-books, journals, publication etc. |
Campus Life |
| With four distinct campuses across Northern Ireland, it is the student experience that sets Ulster University apart. From renowned teaching inspired by world-class research, to first class resources and facilities, all within an inclusive, supportive learning environment, the university places ambition at the heart of everything it does to ensure that students excel and unleash their full potential. Ulster University Sports Services offers state of the art facilities and programmes for athletes of all ages. Sports Services membership and facilities are open to students, staff and members of the public. At Student Wellbeing the university provides many services to help students through their time at Ulster University. |
Hostel | #Bronze Room - $4050 #Silver Room - $4314 #Gold Room - $4446 #Platinum Room - $4798 | #Shared bedroom - $3885 #Single Ensuite - $5588 #Single ensuite courtyard view - $5808 #Studio - $6908 |
Famous Alumni | Northumbria University has over 222,000 alumni spread across 170 countries. Some notable Northumbria University Alumni are Steve Cram – Athlete; Bibiana Aído - Former minister of Spain; Amanda Sonia Berry - CEO of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts; Neil Marshall - Film Director, Julie Elliott - Member of U.K. parliament and Micky Young - Rugby player. | Brian Humphries (former Cognizant CEO), musician David Lyttle, film producer Michael Riley poets including Gerald Dawe, Brendan Hamill |
City Life | Newcastle is the 'Best UK Student City' 2022 according to the Student Crowd, as voted by students. The fast growing culture of Newcastle is one to witness. Newcastle upon Tyne is regularly hailed as one of the best cities for student life. It’s partly due to the city’s compactness, which makes it large enough to be vibrant and exciting while small enough to feel like home. It’s also due to the sheer number of students: one in every six people in the city is a student. | Coleraine is the informal capital of the Causeway Coast and has all the modern amenities you need and has great historical significance too. This thriving town is busy all year round as it plays host to many National and International visitors who come to visit the Causeway Coast. Coleraine is within a few miles of some of the worlds most impressive coastal views natural attractions and pristine beaches. A pedestrian town centre makes shopping a safe and pleasurable experience. Many of the high street chains have shops in Coleraine and the independent local businesses, cafes, restaurants and pubs are great. The two independent department stores, well loved by the locals, Moores and Dixons, provide great all round shopping for yourself or others. Each has a restaurant and have been around for many years. The opportunities for indoor and outdoor leisure pursuits are many. The leisure centre based in town offers a complex of pools, gym, health suite, sports hall and cafe and is open 7 days. |
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