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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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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SOAS University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London 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 SOAS University of London at a glance

East Lancashire UC and SOAS University of London both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Law and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: East Lancashire UC is about £10,280 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#458
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
N/A
Established
1916
No
Russell Group
No
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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

SOAS University of London

No data
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.7%

International

International student share

49
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
27

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

    SOAS University of London

    67 countries · 25.7% international

    • 🇨🇳China10.9%
    • 🇮🇳India10.6%
    • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
    • 🇫🇷France3.6%

    Subjects

    5 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

    SOAS University of London

    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
    SOAS University of London
    £23,780

    East Lancashire UC is about £10,280 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    SOAS University of London
    £25,320

    We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC yet.

    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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    SOAS University of London

    SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: May 2026

    SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: May 2026

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs SOAS University of London: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or SOAS University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: East Lancashire UC is about £10,280 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 SOAS University of London?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    Does East Lancashire UC or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

    SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at SOAS University of London?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 13 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 5 more.

    What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at East Lancashire UC?

    SOAS University of London teaches 24 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Economics, History of Art & Design and 16 more.

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