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Brighton · QS World #901
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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Brighton
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Brighton 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 Brighton at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Brighton both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and Civil Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,250 at University of Brighton: East Lancashire UC is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 5 and University of Brighton in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £31,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Brighton in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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East Lancashire UC
University of Brighton
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
Brighton
93 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.1%
- 🇨🇳China7.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
- 🇺🇸United States5%
- 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
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 Brighton
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Civil Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Building & Construction
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Health & Social Care
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Law
Aerospace Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Teacher Training
Also taught at both: Education 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 of Brighton
- £17,250
East Lancashire UC is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Brighton
- £18,790
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 Brighton
Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction80%General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction82%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction87%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50093%Satisfaction85%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction98%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction93%
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 Brighton
Ruby Lee Progression scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Widening Access Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Brighton: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,250 at University of Brighton: East Lancashire UC is about £3,750 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 Brighton?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law and 4 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Brighton better for Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £31,000 from University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Brighton offer more courses?
University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Brighton?
East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Applied Computing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Brighton but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Brighton teaches 55 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Architecture, Pharmacy and 47 more.
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