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Accrington
Birmingham
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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University College Birmingham
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University College Birmingham 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 University College Birmingham at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University College Birmingham both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Health & Social Care and Sport & Exercise Sciences. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £13,500 at University College Birmingham, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 1 and University College Birmingham 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
University College Birmingham
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
University College Birmingham
26 countries · 47% international
- 🌐Nepal48.9%
- 🇮🇳India24.7%
- 🇨🇳China11.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%
Subjects
10 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
University College Birmingham
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Civil Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Public Health & Epidemiology
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
- University College Birmingham
- £13,500
About the same.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £17,000
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
University College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50093%Satisfaction96%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000100%Satisfaction98%
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
University College Birmingham
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Dean's Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
Early Action Scholarship
£4,500
Deadline: Jul 2026
Alumni Scholarship
25%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University College Birmingham: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University College Birmingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £13,500 at University College Birmingham, so the two cost about the same. 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 University College Birmingham?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does East Lancashire UC or University College Birmingham offer more courses?
University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University College Birmingham?
East Lancashire UC teaches 8 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including General Engineering, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Media & Film Studies and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at East Lancashire UC?
University College Birmingham teaches 26 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Food Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Food Production & Technology, Planning & Housing, Sociology & Criminology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Marketing and 18 more.
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