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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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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Portsmouth

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Portsmouth both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Building & Construction and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: East Lancashire UC is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Portsmouth in 2. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £29,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Portsmouth in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
N/A
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

49
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
5

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

    Portsmouth

    96 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India22.1%
    • 🇨🇳China11.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
    • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

    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 Portsmouth

    Also taught at both: Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Portsmouth

    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 Portsmouth
    £17,900

    East Lancashire UC is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Portsmouth
    £18,600

    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 Portsmouth

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction68%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      99%Satisfaction100%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    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 Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: East Lancashire UC is about £4,400 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 Portsmouth?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: General Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Teacher Training, Applied Computing and 4 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Health & Social Care and Aerospace Engineering.

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

    University of Portsmouth teaches 68 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing and 60 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses