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Accrington
Manchester · QS World #600
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 1 category
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Manchester Metropolitan
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and Manchester Metropolitan University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; Manchester Metropolitan University on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs Manchester Metropolitan University at a glance
East Lancashire UC and Manchester Metropolitan University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Teacher Training. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Manchester Metropolitan University offers 393 courses across 78 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £21,500 at Manchester Metropolitan University: East Lancashire UC is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 1 and Manchester Metropolitan University in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £24,000 from Manchester Metropolitan University. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Manchester Metropolitan University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
East Lancashire UC
Manchester Metropolitan University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Manchester Metropolitan
90 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇮🇳India21.7%
- 🇨🇳China10.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7%
- 🌐Kuwait5.8%
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
Manchester Metropolitan University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
Teacher Training
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £22,000 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
Education Studies
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at Manchester 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
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- £21,500
East Lancashire UC is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- £21,000
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
Manchester Metropolitan University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,50093%Satisfaction85%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction93%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500100%Satisfaction91%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£24,000No dataSatisfaction83%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£27,00099%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast 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
Manchester Metropolitan University
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
100%
Deadline: May 2026
Doctoral Landscape Awards
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fulbright Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs Manchester Metropolitan University: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or Manchester Metropolitan University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £21,500 at Manchester Metropolitan University: East Lancashire UC is about £8,000 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Law, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and 3 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or Manchester 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 £24,000 from Manchester Metropolitan University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or Manchester Metropolitan University offer more courses?
Manchester Metropolitan University lists 393 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Manchester Metropolitan University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that Manchester Metropolitan University does not, including Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.
What can you study at Manchester Metropolitan University but not at East Lancashire UC?
Manchester Metropolitan University teaches 63 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Chemistry, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Biology and 55 more.
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