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Bradford · QS World #497
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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Bradford
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bradford 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 of Bradford at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Bradford both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Law, General Engineering and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,890 at University of Bradford: East Lancashire UC is about £3,390 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Bradford in 2. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £25,500 from University of Bradford. In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.
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 Bradford
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
Bradford
45 countries · 25.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%
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 of Bradford
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £16,100 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Business Studies
Civil Engineering
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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 of Bradford
- £16,890
East Lancashire UC is about £3,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Bradford
- £15,700
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 Bradford
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£25,500No dataSatisfactionNo dataCivil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction98%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,00099%Satisfaction93%Public Health & Epidemiology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,50093%SatisfactionNo data
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 of Bradford
Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan
£35,000
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance
£26,291
Deadline: N/A
MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Bradford: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Bradford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,890 at University of Bradford: East Lancashire UC is about £3,390 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 Bradford?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Law, General Engineering, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Bradford better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £25,500 from University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Bradford offer more courses?
University of Bradford lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Bradford?
East Lancashire UC teaches 8 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Bradford but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Bradford teaches 39 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing and 31 more.
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