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Lincoln · QS World #851
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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Lincoln
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Lincoln both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: East Lancashire UC is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Lincoln in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 1 and University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln
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
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
12 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 Lincoln
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Law
Media & Film Studies
Building & Construction
Business Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Education Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at East Lancashire UC
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 Lincoln
- £18,300
East Lancashire UC is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
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 Lincoln
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00093%Satisfaction95%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction85%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
See details
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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University of Lincoln
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: East Lancashire UC is about £4,800 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 Lincoln?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Lincoln better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,500 from University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Lincoln?
East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Lincoln teaches 69 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Politics & International Relations, Journalism and 61 more.
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