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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Lancaster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs Lancaster University at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Lancaster University both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £28,680 at Lancaster University: DN Colleges Group is about £16,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £24,300 at Lancaster University: DN Colleges Group is about £11,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 5 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £34,500 from Lancaster University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 3 and DN Colleges Group in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#164
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THE World
#184
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Guardian UK
#10
2017
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

DN Colleges Group

Lancaster University

92.2%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.4%

International

International student share

72
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
11

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Lancaster

    83 countries · 22.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China41.1%
    • 🇮🇳India9.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
    • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    20 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Lancaster University

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      32 courses

      Typical fee £28,680 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      23 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • English Literature

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,250 (PG)

    • Fine Art

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £30,300 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Business Studies, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at Lancaster University

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Lancaster University
    £28,680

    DN Colleges Group is about £16,180 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Lancaster University
    £24,300

    DN Colleges Group is about £11,800 a year cheaper.

    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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Lancaster University

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      91%Satisfaction82%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      84%Satisfaction92%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      95%Satisfaction98%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction99%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs Lancaster University: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Lancaster University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £28,680 at Lancaster University: DN Colleges Group is about £16,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £24,300 at Lancaster University: DN Colleges Group is about £11,800 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 DN Colleges Group and Lancaster University?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and 8 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or Lancaster University better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £23,000 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 92% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Lancaster University offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Lancaster University?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 6 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Animal Science and Business Information Systems.

    What can you study at Lancaster University but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Lancaster University teaches 51 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science, Law, Marketing and 43 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses