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Farnham
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 1 category
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University for the Creative Arts
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University for the Creative Arts are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University for the Creative Arts on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University for the Creative Arts both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Applied Computing and Media & Film Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
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 for the Creative Arts
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 for the Creative Arts
56 countries · 14.6% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India21.5%
- 🌐Nepal15.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%
Subjects
3 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 for the Creative Arts
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Applied Computing
Media & Film Studies
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 for the Creative Arts
- £17,500
East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University for the Creative Arts
- £18,020
We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC yet.
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 for the Creative Arts
2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship
£3,300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 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 University for the Creative Arts?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Business Studies, Applied Computing and Media & Film Studies.
Does East Lancashire UC or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?
University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University for the Creative Arts?
East Lancashire UC teaches 15 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and 7 more.
What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at East Lancashire UC?
University for the Creative Arts teaches 11 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Computer Science and 3 more.
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