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Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
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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Cumbria
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University of Cumbria are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Cumbria on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Cumbria at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Cumbria both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: East Lancashire UC is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria
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
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Subjects
9 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 Cumbria
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Business Studies
Business & Management (General)
Health & Social Care
Law
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Education Studies
Teacher Training
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
East Lancashire UC is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
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 Cumbria
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction84%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,50099%Satisfaction94%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000100%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: East Lancashire UC is about £2,500 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies and Teacher Training.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Cumbria better for Counselling & Psychotherapy?
Counselling & Psychotherapy graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £26,500 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at East Lancashire UC and 94% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Cumbria?
East Lancashire UC teaches 9 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Cumbria teaches 31 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering and 23 more.
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