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Nottingham · QS World #639
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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Nottingham Trent
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and Nottingham Trent University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; Nottingham Trent University on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance
East Lancashire UC and Nottingham Trent University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Building & Construction. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: East Lancashire UC is about £4,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 5 and Nottingham Trent University in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and Nottingham Trent 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
Nottingham Trent 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
Nottingham Trent
106 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India28.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
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
Nottingham Trent University
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
Building & Construction
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
Civil Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Business & Management (General)
Health & Social Care
Aerospace Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Also taught at both: Teacher Training.
Only at East Lancashire UC
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
- Nottingham Trent University
- £17,950
East Lancashire UC is about £4,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- Nottingham Trent University
- £18,300
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
Nottingham Trent University
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50093%Satisfaction88%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction80%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction69%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500100%Satisfaction92%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction81%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data99%Satisfaction80%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction81%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000100%Satisfaction92%
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)
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Deadline: N/A
HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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Deadline: N/A
Nottingham Trent University
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East Lancashire UC vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or Nottingham Trent University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: East Lancashire UC is about £4,450 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 Nottingham Trent University?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care and 4 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or Nottingham Trent University better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?
Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Nottingham Trent University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Applied Computing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at East Lancashire UC?
Nottingham Trent University teaches 65 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Music and 57 more.
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