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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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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Kent

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

East Lancashire UC and University of Kent are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Kent on courses.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Kent at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Kent both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, General Engineering and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £23,500 at University of Kent: East Lancashire UC is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

In Electronic & Electrical Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#415
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#47
N/A
Established
1965
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 Kent

No data
84%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16%

International

International student share

49
335

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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

    Kent

    85 countries · 16% international

    • 🇮🇳India9.9%
    • 🇨🇳China6.8%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

    Subjects

    8 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 Kent

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Kent

    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 Kent
    £23,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Kent
    £20,700

    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 Kent

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    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 Kent

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Kent: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £23,500 at University of Kent: East Lancashire UC is about £10,000 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 Kent?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business Studies, General Engineering, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care and Media & Film Studies.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Kent better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £35,000 from University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of Kent offer more courses?

    University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 10 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 2 more.

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

    University of Kent teaches 55 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Biology, Applied Psychology and 47 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 Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses