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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

0/3

East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

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3/3

Manchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Manchester at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Manchester both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £32,300 at University of Manchester: East Lancashire UC is about £18,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 2 and East Lancashire UC in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Public Health & Epidemiology: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £29,500 from University of Manchester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Manchester in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
N/A
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Manchester

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

49
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
6

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

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    16 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 Manchester

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of 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 Manchester
    £32,300

    East Lancashire UC is about £18,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    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 Manchester

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    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 Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £32,300 at University of Manchester: East Lancashire UC is about £18,800 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 Manchester?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, General Engineering, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 4 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Manchester better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,500 from University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Building & Construction and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 100 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management and 92 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 Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses