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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

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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London Metropolitan

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London Metropolitan 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 London Metropolitan University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and London Metropolitan University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Law, Building & Construction and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: East Lancashire UC is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

In Electronic & Electrical Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and London Metropolitan University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#100
N/A
Established
1848
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

East Lancashire UC

London Metropolitan University

No data
85.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£26,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
75.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.8%

International

International student share

49
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
15

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

    London Metropolitan

    59 countries · 22.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India36.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
    • 🌐Nepal11.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%

    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

    London Metropolitan University

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      24 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £20,250 (PG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,000 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,000 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at London Metropolitan 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
    London Metropolitan University
    £19,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    London Metropolitan University
    £20,000

    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

    London Metropolitan University

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      93%Satisfaction85%

    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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    London Metropolitan University

    London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

    £13,762

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant

    85%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs London Metropolitan University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or London Metropolitan University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: East Lancashire UC is about £6,000 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 London Metropolitan University?

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

    Is East Lancashire UC or London Metropolitan University better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £28,000 from London Metropolitan University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or London Metropolitan University offer more courses?

    London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including General Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    London Metropolitan University teaches 46 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Ancient Languages, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Architecture, Management and 38 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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    London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses