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Cambridge · QS World #6
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 1 category
2/3
Cambridge
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge 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 Cambridge at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Cambridge both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Building & Construction. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: East Lancashire UC is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
In General Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher. 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 Cambridge
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
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
12 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 Cambridge
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
Building & Construction
Law
Business & Management (General)
Health & Social Care
Business Studies
Civil Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Education Studies
Aerospace Engineering
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
East Lancashire UC is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
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 Cambridge
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£39,500No dataSatisfaction87%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
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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 Cambridge
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East Lancashire UC vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: East Lancashire UC is about £19,390 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Law, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies and Aerospace Engineering.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Cambridge better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £39,500 from University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Cambridge?
East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Cambridge teaches 67 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 59 more.
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