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Colchester · QS World #438
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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Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Essex 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 Essex at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Essex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £21,500 at University of Essex: East Lancashire UC is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Essex is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Essex 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 Essex
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
Essex
97 countries · 33.7% international
- 🇮🇳India21.2%
- 🇨🇳China11.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
- 🇫🇷France5.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%
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 Essex
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
29 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £25,050 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Civil Engineering
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Teacher Training
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 Essex
- £21,500
East Lancashire UC is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Essex
- £23,880
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 Essex
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00093%Satisfaction87%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,50099%Satisfaction83%
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 Essex
Access Essex Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Essex MBA Dean's Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Essex: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £21,500 at University of Essex: East Lancashire UC is about £8,000 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 Essex?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 1 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Essex 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 Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at East Lancashire UC and 83% at University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Essex offer more courses?
University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Essex?
East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including General Engineering, Applied Computing, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Essex but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Essex teaches 61 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre and 53 more.
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