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Accrington
Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
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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Teesside
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside 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 Teesside University at a glance
East Lancashire UC and Teesside 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; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,000 at Teesside University: East Lancashire UC is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 5 and East Lancashire UC in 0. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Teesside University in 1.
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
Teesside 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
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
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
Teesside University
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Health & Social Care
Aerospace Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
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
- Teesside University
- £17,000
East Lancashire UC is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
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
Teesside University
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£37,500No dataSatisfaction93%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£44,000No dataSatisfaction83%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£36,500No dataSatisfaction92%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction94%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£37,500No dataSatisfaction88%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,00099%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000100%Satisfaction94%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500100%Satisfaction90%
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
Teesside University
Brittan Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Oct 2026
Santander Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Beth Mead Scholarship
£1,200
Deadline: Sept 2026
Santander Brighter Futures
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs Teesside University: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or Teesside University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,000 at Teesside University: East Lancashire UC is about £3,500 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 Teesside University?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business Studies, General Engineering, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and 1 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or Teesside University better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £37,500 from Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or Teesside University offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Teesside University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at East Lancashire UC?
Teesside University teaches 42 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Forensic Science and 34 more.
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