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Accrington
Belfast · QS World #174
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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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Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Queen's University Belfast leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship.
East Lancashire UC vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance
East Lancashire UC and Queen's University Belfast both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Law and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: East Lancashire UC is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
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
Queen's University Belfast
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
Queen's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
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
Queen's University Belfast
Civil Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £25,300 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £27,600 (PG)
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Aerospace Engineering
Health & Social Care
Business Studies
Education Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Public Health & Epidemiology
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
- Queen's University Belfast
- £20,800
East Lancashire UC is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
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
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or Queen's University Belfast cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: East Lancashire UC is about £7,300 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 Queen's University Belfast?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Law, General Engineering, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Business Studies, Education Studies and 3 more.
Does East Lancashire UC or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Queen's University Belfast?
East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Teacher Training.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at East Lancashire UC?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 78 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Management, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Anthropology and 70 more.
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