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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

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Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Edinburgh Napier University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs Edinburgh Napier University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Edinburgh Napier University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Building & Construction. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: East Lancashire UC is about £6,810 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and Edinburgh Napier University in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £28,000 from Edinburgh Napier University. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#801
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#57
N/A
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

East Lancashire UC

Edinburgh Napier University

No data
84.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
27.5%

International

International student share

49
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
29

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.

East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

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    Edinburgh Napier

    70 countries · 27.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India30.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.5%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.3%
    • 🇩🇪Germany4.2%

    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.

    East Lancashire UC

    Edinburgh Napier University

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Edinburgh Napier 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

    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500
    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,310

    East Lancashire UC is about £6,810 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,540

    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.

    East Lancashire UC

    Edinburgh Napier University

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction77%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    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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    Edinburgh Napier University

    OAS Craiglockhart Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    WSP and Dodyk Scholarship

    £16,875

    Deadline: N/A

    Hong Kong Scholarship Trust

    £16,000

    Deadline: Apr 2027

    Carnegie Masters Grant

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Data and AI Scholarships with The Data Lab

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Edinburgh Napier University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Edinburgh Napier University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: East Lancashire UC is about £6,810 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 East Lancashire UC and Edinburgh Napier University?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Media & Film Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Edinburgh Napier University better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £28,000 from Edinburgh Napier University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Edinburgh Napier University offer more courses?

    Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including General Engineering, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    Edinburgh Napier University teaches 42 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting and 34 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses