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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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.

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

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Imperial College London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London 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.

East Lancashire UC vs Imperial College London at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Imperial College London both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, General Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £24,600 at Imperial College London: East Lancashire UC is about £11,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and East Lancashire UC in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £46,500 from Imperial College London.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#2
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THE World
#8
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Guardian UK
#5
N/A
Established
1907
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

East Lancashire UC

Imperial College London

No data
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£54,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
52.9%

International

International student share

49
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
90

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

    Imperial College London

    106 countries · 52.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China41%
    • 🇮🇳India5.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%

    Subjects

    9 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

    Imperial College London

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £45,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £45,000 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £19,400 (PG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £45,000 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,170 (PG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £33,350 (PG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £21,600 (PG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,000 (UG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Imperial College London

    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
    Imperial College London
    £24,600

    East Lancashire UC is about £11,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Imperial College London
    £39,900

    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

    Imperial College London

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£46,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    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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    Imperial College London

    Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

    £45,100

    Deadline: May 2026

    Dean's Impact Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Imperial College London: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £24,600 at Imperial College London: East Lancashire UC is about £11,100 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 Imperial College London?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Aerospace Engineering.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Imperial College London better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £35,500 from Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Imperial College London offer more courses?

    Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Imperial College London?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 9 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Law, Media & Film Studies and 1 more.

    What can you study at Imperial College London but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Imperial College London teaches 33 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and 25 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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    Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses