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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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Bedfordshire
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University of Bedfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Bedfordshire on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Bedfordshire both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: East Lancashire UC is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Bedfordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Public Health & Epidemiology: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £19,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Bedfordshire 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 of Bedfordshire
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
Bedfordshire
31 countries · 30.1% international
- 🇮🇳India56.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
- 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
Subjects
15 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 Bedfordshire
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
44 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
3 coursesFee not available
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Business Studies
Education Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Teacher Training
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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 of Bedfordshire
- £16,900
East Lancashire UC is about £3,400 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
University of Bedfordshire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00093%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction93%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction95%Public Health & Epidemiology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction70%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,50099%Satisfaction69%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
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Childcare Grant (CCG)
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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University of Bedfordshire
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East Lancashire UC vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Bedfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: East Lancashire UC is about £3,400 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 Bedfordshire?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Law, Business Studies, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Teacher Training, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 3 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Bedfordshire better for Public Health & Epidemiology?
Public Health & Epidemiology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £19,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at East Lancashire UC and 70% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?
University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Bedfordshire?
East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.
What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Bedfordshire teaches 44 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion and 36 more.
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