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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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.

1/3

East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Birmingham

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Birmingham at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Birmingham both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Law, Health & Social Care and Civil Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: East Lancashire UC is about £13,590 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 0 and University of Birmingham in 0, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £33,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Birmingham in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
N/A
Established
1900
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

University of Birmingham

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

49
663

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

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    16 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 Birmingham

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Birmingham

    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 Birmingham
    £27,090

    East Lancashire UC is about £13,590 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    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 Birmingham

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • General Engineering

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

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction70%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    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 Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Birmingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: East Lancashire UC is about £13,590 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Law, Health & Social Care, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology and 4 more.

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

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

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

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Building & Construction and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 85 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Philosophy, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing and 77 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses