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Chester · Guardian UK #91
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 1 category
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Chester
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University of Chester are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Chester on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Chester at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Chester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £14,950 at University of Chester: East Lancashire UC is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Chester 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
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
East Lancashire UC
University of Chester
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
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
14 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 Chester
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £15,500 (PG)
Law
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Building & Construction
Business Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Teacher Training
Education Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at University of Chester
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 Chester
- £14,950
East Lancashire UC is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Chester
- £15,500
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 Chester
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction90%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£23,00099%Satisfaction92%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000100%Satisfaction83%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction86%
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)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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University of Chester
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Chester: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £14,950 at University of Chester: East Lancashire UC is about £1,450 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 Chester?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Education Studies and 2 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Chester better for Counselling & Psychotherapy?
Counselling & Psychotherapy graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £23,000 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at East Lancashire UC and 92% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Chester?
East Lancashire UC teaches 4 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Chester teaches 59 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 51 more.
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