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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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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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Aston

scored higher in 1 category

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Aston University, Birmingham vs East Lancashire UC at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and East Lancashire UC both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, General Engineering and Building & Construction. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £9,080 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and Aston University, Birmingham in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £31,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £33,000 from East Lancashire UC.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#39
Guardian UK
—
1895
Established
N/A
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aston University, Birmingham

East Lancashire UC

85.2%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
No data

International

International student share

169
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    12 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.

    Aston University, Birmingham

    East Lancashire UC

    • Business Studies

      18 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      5 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,800 (PG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,000 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,800 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Aston University, Birmingham

    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

    Aston University, Birmingham
    £22,580
    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £9,080 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aston University, Birmingham
    £24,000
    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.

    Aston University, Birmingham

    East Lancashire UC

    • General Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      75%SatisfactionNo data

    • Civil Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £32,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      64%SatisfactionNo data

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Aston University, Birmingham

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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

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    FAQ

    Aston University, Birmingham vs East Lancashire UC: common questions

    Is Aston University, Birmingham or East Lancashire UC cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £9,080 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 Aston University, Birmingham and East Lancashire UC?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business Studies, General Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Media & Film Studies.

    Is Aston University, Birmingham or East Lancashire UC better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £33,000 from East Lancashire UC. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aston University, Birmingham or East Lancashire UC offer more courses?

    Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Aston University, Birmingham teaches 39 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences and 31 more.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Teacher Training.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses