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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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Robert Gordon

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University 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 Robert Gordon University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Robert Gordon University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, General Engineering and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: East Lancashire UC is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 4 and East Lancashire UC in 0. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £26,000 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and Robert Gordon University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
N/A
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

East Lancashire UC

Robert Gordon University

No data
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.4%

International

International student share

49
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
43

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

    VS

    Robert Gordon

    48 countries · 14.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
    • 🇮🇳India16.2%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

    Subjects

    13 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

    Robert Gordon University

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,620 (UG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Applied Computing

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,910 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Robert Gordon 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
    Robert Gordon University
    £18,300

    East Lancashire UC is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060

    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

    Robert Gordon University

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      93%Satisfaction92%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      99%Satisfaction93%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    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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    Robert Gordon University

    Bolashak Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: East Lancashire UC is about £4,800 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 Robert Gordon University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business Studies, General Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 1 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Robert Gordon University better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £33,500 from Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Teacher Training.

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

    Robert Gordon University teaches 38 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 30 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses