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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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Hertfordshire
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University of Hertfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Hertfordshire on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Hertfordshire both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: East Lancashire UC is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Hertfordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire
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
Hertfordshire
77 countries · 57.5% international
- 🇮🇳India44.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
- 🇨🇳China1.8%
Subjects
18 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 Hertfordshire
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
43 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Aerospace Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Media & Film Studies
Civil Engineering
Public Health & Epidemiology
Applied Computing
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Teacher Training.
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 Hertfordshire
- £15,500
East Lancashire UC is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Hertfordshire
- £18,000
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 Hertfordshire
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction77%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction80%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00093%Satisfaction82%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction88%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction84%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500100%Satisfaction97%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500100%Satisfaction94%
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 Hertfordshire
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East Lancashire UC vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: East Lancashire UC is about £2,000 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 Hertfordshire?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Business Studies, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering and 6 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Hertfordshire better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?
Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?
University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Hertfordshire teaches 68 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology, Marketing and 60 more.
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