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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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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Newcastle

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs Newcastle University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Newcastle University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,750 at Newcastle University: East Lancashire UC is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and Newcastle University in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 1 and Newcastle University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#149
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THE World
#144
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Guardian UK
#23
N/A
Established
1834
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

Newcastle University

No data
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.1%

International

International student share

49
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
4

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

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    Newcastle

    91 countries · 22.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China43.8%
    • 🇮🇳India8.5%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
    • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

    Subjects

    16 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

    Newcastle University

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Newcastle 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
    Newcastle University
    £25,750

    East Lancashire UC is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Newcastle University
    £30,700

    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

    Newcastle University

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%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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    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Newcastle University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,750 at Newcastle University: East Lancashire UC is about £12,250 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 Newcastle University?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Law, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business & Management (General) and 4 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Newcastle University better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,000 from Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Newcastle University offer more courses?

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Applied Computing and Teacher Training.

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

    Newcastle University teaches 83 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Physics and 75 more.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses