Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

E
East Lancashire UC

Accrington

K
Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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.

1/2

East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

VS

1/2

Kingston

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

East Lancashire UC and Kingston University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; Kingston University on courses.

East Lancashire UC vs Kingston University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Kingston University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Aerospace Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £18,500 at Kingston University: East Lancashire UC is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and Kingston University in 2. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £26,500 from Kingston University. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Kingston University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
#686
—
THE World
#801
—
Guardian UK
#67
N/A
Established
1899
No
Russell Group
No
—
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

Kingston University

No data
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
21.9%

International

International student share

49
390

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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

    Kingston

    91 countries · 21.9% international

    • 🇮🇳India24.1%
    • 🇨🇳China23.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States3.2%

    Subjects

    15 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

    Kingston University

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Kingston 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
    Kingston University
    £18,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Kingston University
    £18,900

    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

    Kingston University

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

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

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    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

    View all scholarships →

    Kingston University

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Kingston University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Kingston University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £18,500 at Kingston University: East Lancashire UC is about £5,000 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 Kingston University?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies and 3 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Kingston University better for Aerospace Engineering?

    Aerospace Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £29,500 from Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Kingston University offer more courses?

    Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    Kingston University teaches 52 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Economics, Psychology (General), Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 44 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

    E
    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
    K
    Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses