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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 1 category
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Glasgow Caledonian
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and Glasgow Caledonian University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; Glasgow Caledonian University on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs Glasgow Caledonian University at a glance
East Lancashire UC and Glasgow Caledonian University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University: East Lancashire UC is about £2,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £26,500 from Glasgow Caledonian University. In Counselling & Psychotherapy, 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
East Lancashire UC
Glasgow Caledonian 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.
East Lancashire UC
No published data on international students
Glasgow Caledonian
45 countries · 22.7% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan39.5%
- 🇮🇳India27.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria19.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada1.6%
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
Glasgow Caledonian University
Building & Construction
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
Business Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Applied Computing
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Law
Media & Film Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at Glasgow Caledonian 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
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £15,700
East Lancashire UC is about £2,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £17,950
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
Glasgow Caledonian University
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction97%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction82%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£25,00099%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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Glasgow Caledonian University
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East Lancashire UC vs Glasgow Caledonian University: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or Glasgow Caledonian University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University: East Lancashire UC is about £2,200 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 East Lancashire UC and Glasgow Caledonian University?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Building & Construction, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Media & Film Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is East Lancashire UC or Glasgow Caledonian University better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £26,500 from Glasgow Caledonian University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or Glasgow Caledonian University offer more courses?
Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Teacher Training.
What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at East Lancashire UC?
Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 37 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT and 29 more.
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