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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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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Aberdeen

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

East Lancashire UC and University of Aberdeen are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Aberdeen on courses.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Aberdeen both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Education Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: East Lancashire UC is about £7,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Aberdeen in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £32,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Aberdeen in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
N/A
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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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

University of Aberdeen

No data
89.2%

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
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

49
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
3

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

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    12 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 of Aberdeen

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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 of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    East Lancashire UC is about £7,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    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 of Aberdeen

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction98%

    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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    University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: East Lancashire UC is about £7,300 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 University of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Aberdeen better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £32,000 from University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of Aberdeen teaches 68 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 60 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses