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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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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Greater Manchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Greater Manchester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £23,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 1 and University of Greater Manchester in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
2024
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Greater Manchester

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

49
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
5

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

    VS

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      25 courses

      Typical fee £23,440 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £43,750 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    East 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

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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 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 Greater Manchester?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Law, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 2 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Greater Manchester better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £23,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Greater Manchester?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 4 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Applied Computing, Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.

    What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at East Lancashire UC?

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 42 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Psychology (General), Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and 34 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses