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Accrington
Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
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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Northumbria
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance
East Lancashire UC and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: East Lancashire UC is about £6,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £25,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Northumbria University, Newcastle 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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
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
Northumbria
85 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India35.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
- 🌐Kuwait4%
- 🇨🇳China3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
27 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
Building & Construction
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £21,500 (PG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Civil Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Health & Social Care
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Teacher Training
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Also taught at both: Public Health & Epidemiology.
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
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
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
East Lancashire UC is about £6,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50093%Satisfaction83%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500No dataSatisfaction86%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000No dataSatisfaction83%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£25,00099%Satisfaction91%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000No dataSatisfaction95%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction88%
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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
GEMS Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: East Lancashire UC is about £6,350 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 4 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £29,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Applied Computing and Aerospace Engineering.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at East Lancashire UC?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 55 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Design & Fashion, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History, Marketing, Mathematics and 47 more.
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