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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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

VS

3/3

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) 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 UCL (University College London) at a glance

East Lancashire UC and UCL (University College London) both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): East Lancashire UC is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 5 and East Lancashire UC in 0. The widest gap is in Public Health & Epidemiology: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £34,500 from UCL (University College London). In Public Health & Epidemiology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
N/A
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

UCL (University College London)

No data
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
51.9%

International

International student share

49
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
18

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

    UCL (University College London)

    127 countries · 51.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.3%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
    • 🇮🇳India3.4%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

    Subjects

    14 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

    UCL (University College London)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      45 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £34,750 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £34,750 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (PG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £36,500 (UG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £29,800 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £42,700 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,500 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at UCL (University College 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
    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800

    East Lancashire UC is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700

    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

    UCL (University College London)

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction73%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      93%Satisfaction93%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    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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    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs UCL (University College London): common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): East Lancashire UC is about £16,300 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 UCL (University College London)?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Law, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies and 2 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or UCL (University College London) better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £38,500 from UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at UCL (University College London)?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 4 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering and Teacher Training.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at East Lancashire UC?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 95 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 87 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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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses