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Nottingham · QS World #97
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.
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East Lancashire UC
scored higher in 0 categories
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Nottingham
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham 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 Nottingham at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Nottingham both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: East Lancashire UC is about £19,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 4 and East Lancashire UC in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £35,500 from University of Nottingham. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher.
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 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Civil Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
Building & Construction
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £25,400 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,700 (UG)
Public Health & Epidemiology
Business & Management (General)
Aerospace Engineering
Business Studies
Law
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Also taught at both: Education Studies.
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
East Lancashire UC is about £19,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£35,500No dataSatisfaction86%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500No dataSatisfaction92%General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500No dataSatisfaction93%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500No dataSatisfaction92%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500No dataSatisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00093%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast 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
University of Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: East Lancashire UC is about £19,500 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies and 4 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Nottingham?
East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Applied Computing and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Nottingham teaches 82 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 74 more.
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