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Bristol · QS World #57
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.
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East Lancashire UC
scored higher in 0 categories
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Bristol
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Bristol at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Bristol both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Law and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £31,300 at University of Bristol: East Lancashire UC is about £17,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 3 and East Lancashire UC in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £36,000 from University of Bristol. In Education Studies, 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 Bristol
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
Bristol
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
Subjects
13 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 Bristol
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
Civil Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Business Studies
Health & Social Care
Aerospace Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
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 Bristol
- £31,300
East Lancashire UC is about £17,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
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 Bristol
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£34,000No dataSatisfaction91%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£36,000No dataSatisfaction83%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction92%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction88%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£35,000No dataSatisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
See details
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
See details
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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University of Bristol
Black Heritage PhD Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Black heritage PhD scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
100%
Deadline: N/A
British Council scholarships for Women
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Bristol: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £31,300 at University of Bristol: East Lancashire UC is about £17,800 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 Bristol?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: General Engineering, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Aerospace Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 1 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Bristol better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £34,000 from University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Bristol?
East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Bristol teaches 70 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Social Policy & Public Policy and 62 more.
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