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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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 0 categories

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3/3

Edinburgh

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

East Lancashire UC and The University of Edinburgh both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Teacher Training. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: East Lancashire UC is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 1 and The University of Edinburgh in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £34,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and The University of Edinburgh in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
N/A
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

The University of Edinburgh

No data
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
41.6%

International

International student share

49
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
112

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

    Edinburgh

    122 countries · 41.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China44.5%
    • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
    • 🇮🇳India5.4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
    • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

    Subjects

    17 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

    The University of Edinburgh

    Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at The University of Edinburgh

    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
    The University of Edinburgh
    £29,600

    East Lancashire UC is about £16,100 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

    The University of Edinburgh

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      93%Satisfaction92%

    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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    £21,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    Cameron Law Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: East Lancashire UC is about £16,100 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 The University of Edinburgh?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Teacher Training, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care and 5 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or The University of Edinburgh better for General Engineering?

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

    Does East Lancashire UC or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at The University of Edinburgh?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Applied Computing.

    What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at East Lancashire UC?

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 99 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Mathematics, Physics, French and 91 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses