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Reading · QS World #196
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 1 category
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Reading
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University of Reading are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Reading on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Reading at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Reading both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,850 at University of Reading: East Lancashire UC is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
In Civil Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, the two are about level. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Reading in 0.
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 Reading
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
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Building & Construction
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £31,650 (PG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Business Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Teacher Training
Civil Engineering
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical 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 Reading
- £25,850
East Lancashire UC is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
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 Reading
Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction77%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction98%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000100%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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University of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
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FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Reading: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,850 at University of Reading: East Lancashire UC is about £12,350 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Law, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Reading better for Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £33,000 from University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Reading?
East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Reading teaches 59 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations and 51 more.
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