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Durham · QS World #85
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.
3/3
Durham
scored higher in 3 categories
0/3
East Lancashire UC
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Durham University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.
Durham University vs East Lancashire UC at a glance
Durham University and East Lancashire UC both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business Studies and Law. Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £17,500 a year cheaper.
In General Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Durham University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Durham University in 0.
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.
Durham University
East Lancashire UC
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.
Durham
86 countries · 32.6% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
- 🇮🇳India5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States4.9%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
East Lancashire UC
No published data on international students
Subjects
11 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.
Durham University
East Lancashire UC
General Engineering
13 coursesTypical fee £34,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Business Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Law
13 coursesTypical fee £29,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Education Studies
Civil Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Teacher Training
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at Durham 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
- Durham University
- £31,000
- East Lancashire UC
- £13,500
East Lancashire UC is about £17,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Durham University
- £30,500
- 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.
Durham University
East Lancashire UC
General Engineering
£35,500Salary (3 years)£33,00086%SatisfactionNo dataEducation Studies
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction100%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction93%Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data78%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDurham University
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
£53,333
Deadline: N/A
Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
The Global DBA Scholarships
£25,000
Deadline: Nov 2026
The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund
£25,000
Deadline: N/A
Global Grand Challenges Studentships
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
Durham University vs East Lancashire UC: common questions
Is Durham University or East Lancashire UC cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £17,500 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 Durham University and East Lancashire UC?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: General Engineering, Business Studies, Law, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Teacher Training and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is Durham University or East Lancashire UC better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Durham University, and £33,000 from East Lancashire UC. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Durham University or East Lancashire UC offer more courses?
Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Durham University but not at East Lancashire UC?
Durham University teaches 43 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Anthropology, Accounting and 35 more.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Durham University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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