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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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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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Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 2 categories

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Anglia Ruskin University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

Anglia Ruskin University vs East Lancashire UC at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and East Lancashire UC both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Building & Construction. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Anglia Ruskin University in 1. The widest gap is in Public Health & Epidemiology: £28,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £20,000 from East Lancashire UC. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Anglia Ruskin University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#601
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1858
Established
N/A
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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.

Anglia Ruskin University

East Lancashire UC

82.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
No data

International

International student share

512
49

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
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.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
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East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    15 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.

    Anglia Ruskin University

    East Lancashire UC

    • Business Studies

      42 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      19 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      13 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Law

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £28,610 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £20,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Anglia Ruskin 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

    Anglia Ruskin University
    £17,500
    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Anglia Ruskin University
    £18,600
    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.

    Anglia Ruskin University

    East Lancashire UC

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Civil Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      64%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      72%SatisfactionNo data

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      81%Satisfaction93%

    • Teacher Training

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Anglia Ruskin University

    Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £7,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Training Grant for Healthcare Students

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Postgraduate Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    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

    Anglia Ruskin University vs East Lancashire UC: common questions

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or East Lancashire UC cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 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 Anglia Ruskin University and East Lancashire UC?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 3 more.

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or East Lancashire UC better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £33,000 from East Lancashire UC. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Anglia Ruskin University or East Lancashire UC offer more courses?

    Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    Anglia Ruskin University teaches 68 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Agriculture & Land Management, Computer Science, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences and 60 more.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including General Engineering, Applied Computing and Aerospace Engineering.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses