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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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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Lancaster

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster 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 Lancaster University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Lancaster University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), General Engineering and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £28,680 at Lancaster University: East Lancashire UC is about £15,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Lancaster University in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £32,000 from Lancaster University. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#164
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THE World
#184
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Guardian UK
#10
N/A
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
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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

Lancaster University

No data
88.5%

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
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.4%

International

International student share

49
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
11

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

    Lancaster

    83 countries · 22.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China41.1%
    • 🇮🇳India9.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
    • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    13 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

    Lancaster University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      32 courses

      Typical fee £28,680 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £26,150 (PG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £30,300 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,250 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Lancaster 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
    Lancaster University
    £28,680

    East Lancashire UC is about £15,180 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Lancaster University
    £24,300

    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

    Lancaster University

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction68%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction99%

    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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    Lancaster University

    India Scholarship – Postgraduate

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    LPDP Scholarship 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fulgoni Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Lancaster University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £28,680 at Lancaster University: East Lancashire UC is about £15,180 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 Lancaster University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Law, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering and 1 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Lancaster University better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £32,000 from Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Lancaster University offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies and Teacher Training.

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

    Lancaster University teaches 58 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science and 50 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses