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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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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Leicester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester 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 Leicester at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Leicester both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Law, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,100 at University of Leicester: East Lancashire UC is about £11,600 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 Leicester in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,000 from University of Leicester.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#314
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THE World
#192
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Guardian UK
#30
N/A
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Leicester

No data
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.3%

International

International student share

49
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
28

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

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    Leicester

    81 countries · 19.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India36.3%
    • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
    • 🇨🇳China9.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

    Subjects

    11 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 Leicester

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Leicester

    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 Leicester
    £25,100

    East Lancashire UC is about £11,600 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 Leicester

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    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 Leicester

    International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    ULSB International Deans Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,100 at University of Leicester: East Lancashire UC is about £11,600 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 Leicester?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Law, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Business Studies and Civil Engineering.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Leicester better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,000 from University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Leicester teaches 61 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Chemistry and 53 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 Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses