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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Abertay

scored higher in 1 category

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Abertay University and East Lancashire UC are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Abertay University is ahead on courses; East Lancashire UC on scholarship.

Abertay University vs East Lancashire UC at a glance

Abertay University and East Lancashire UC both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

In Civil Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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#55
Guardian UK
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1888
Established
N/A
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Abertay University

East Lancashire UC

88%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
No data

International

International student share

82
49

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
4

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.

Abertay

29 countries · 9.3% international

  • 🇫🇷France28%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China3.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
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East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    7 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.

    Abertay University

    East Lancashire UC

    • Civil Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,950 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,950 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,950 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,950 (PG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Law

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,950 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,950 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,950 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Abertay University

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    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

    Abertay University
    £16,950
    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Abertay University
    £18,950
    East Lancashire UC
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC 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.

    Abertay University

    East Lancashire UC

    • Civil Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Abertay University

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    East Lancashire UC

    East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant (CCG)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Hardship Loan or Grant

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Abertay University vs East Lancashire UC: common questions

    Is Abertay University or East Lancashire UC cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £3,450 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 Abertay University and East Lancashire UC?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Law, Applied Computing and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Is Abertay University or East Lancashire UC better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £33,000 from East Lancashire UC. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Abertay University or East Lancashire UC offer more courses?

    Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at Abertay University but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Abertay University teaches 24 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Food Science, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General) and 16 more.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Abertay University?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 11 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 3 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Abertay University82 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses