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Cardiff University

Cardiff · QS World #179

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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

Cardiff

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Cardiff University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship.

Cardiff University vs East Lancashire UC at a glance

Cardiff University and East Lancashire UC both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, General Engineering and Law. Cardiff University offers 362 courses across 86 subject areas; East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Cardiff University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £17,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Cardiff University in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £26,500 three years after graduating from Cardiff University, against £20,000 from East Lancashire UC. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and Cardiff University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#179
QS World
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#201
THE World
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#34
Guardian UK
—
1883
Established
N/A
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Cardiff University

East Lancashire UC

86.3%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£36,100
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
No data

International

International student share

362
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.

Cardiff

89 countries · 16% international

  • 🇨🇳China22.8%
  • 🇮🇳India14.5%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
VS

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.

    Cardiff University

    East Lancashire UC

    • Civil Engineering

      17 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Law

      13 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £29,700 (PG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      1 course

      Typical fee £11,450 (PG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £31,700 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      1 course

      Typical fee £28,200 (PG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £33,200 (PG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,200 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Cardiff 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

    Cardiff University
    £30,700
    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £17,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Cardiff University
    £25,950
    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.

    Cardiff University

    East Lancashire UC

    • Civil Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • General Engineering

      £32,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      92%SatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      86%Satisfaction99%

    • Education Studies

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Cardiff 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

    Cardiff University vs East Lancashire UC: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Cardiff University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £17,200 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 Cardiff University and East Lancashire UC?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Law, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies and 3 more.

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

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

    Does Cardiff University or East Lancashire UC offer more courses?

    Cardiff University lists 362 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    Cardiff University teaches 71 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Management, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Politics & International Relations and 63 more.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that Cardiff University does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and Teacher Training.

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    Cardiff University362 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses