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Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103
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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Gloucestershire
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Gloucestershire both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: East Lancashire UC is about £3,930 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Gloucestershire in 1.
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 Gloucestershire
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
Gloucestershire
28 countries · 18.9% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇮🇳India12.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States5.2%
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 Gloucestershire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesFee not available
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £11,510 (PG)
Building & Construction
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Health & Social Care
Education Studies
Teacher Training
Applied Computing
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at University of Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire
- £17,430
East Lancashire UC is about £3,930 a year cheaper.
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 Gloucestershire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction91%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction91%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data99%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
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 Gloucestershire
Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26
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Deadline: N/A
Basketball Scholarship
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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27
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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27
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Women's Football Scholarship
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FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Gloucestershire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: East Lancashire UC is about £3,930 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 Gloucestershire?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Building & Construction, Law, Health & Social Care, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and 1 more.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?
University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Gloucestershire?
East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Gloucestershire teaches 47 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation and 39 more.
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