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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · QS World #325

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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Heriot-Watt

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Heriot-Watt 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 Heriot-Watt University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Heriot-Watt University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Civil Engineering and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: East Lancashire UC is about £6,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and Heriot-Watt University in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,500 from Heriot-Watt 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
#325
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#41
N/A
Established
1821
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

Heriot-Watt University

No data
82%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

49
214

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
42

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

    VS

    Heriot-Watt

    72 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇮🇳India29.8%
    • 🇨🇳China17.1%
    • 🇫🇷France6.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%

    Subjects

    10 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

    Heriot-Watt University

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,080 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £20,080 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £23,020 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £28,060 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,190 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £29,990 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Heriot-Watt 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
    Heriot-Watt University
    £20,080

    East Lancashire UC is about £6,580 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Heriot-Watt University
    £24,180

    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

    Heriot-Watt University

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    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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    Heriot-Watt University

    International Merit Scholarship

    £500,000

    Deadline: N/A

    MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship

    £64,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

    £21,800

    Deadline: N/A

    Future Planner Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

    100%

    Deadline: May 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Heriot-Watt University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Heriot-Watt University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: East Lancashire UC is about £6,580 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 Heriot-Watt University?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and Education Studies.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Heriot-Watt University better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,500 from Heriot-Watt University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Heriot-Watt University offer more courses?

    Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Heriot-Watt University?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 8 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.

    What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Heriot-Watt University teaches 38 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Chemistry and 30 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Heriot-Watt University214 courses · 42 scholarshipsBrowse Courses