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Liverpool
Lancaster · QS World #164
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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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City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
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Lancaster
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Lancaster University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Lancaster University at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and Lancaster University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Building & Construction. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £28,680 at Lancaster University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £15,180 a year cheaper.
In Electronic & Electrical Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Lancaster University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
No published data on international students
Lancaster
83 countries · 22.4% international
- 🇨🇳China41.1%
- 🇮🇳India9.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
- 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
Subjects
6 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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Lancaster University
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £31,820 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Building & Construction
Computing & IT
Management
Civil Engineering
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
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
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- £13,500
- Lancaster University
- £28,680
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £15,180 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- Lancaster University
- £24,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre 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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Lancaster University
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000No dataSatisfaction68%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →Lancaster University
India Scholarship – Postgraduate
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
LPDP Scholarship 2026
100%
Deadline: N/A
Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Master's Scholarship for Black British Students
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fulgoni Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Lancaster University: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Lancaster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £28,680 at Lancaster University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £15,180 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and Lancaster University?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Management and Civil Engineering.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Lancaster University better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £32,000 from Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or Lancaster University offer more courses?
Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at Lancaster University?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Biomedical Engineering and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at Lancaster University but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
Lancaster University teaches 65 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Linguistics, Economics and 57 more.
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