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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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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Salford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford 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 Salford at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Salford both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,040 at University of Salford: East Lancashire UC is about £3,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Salford in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £25,000 from University of Salford. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 1 and University of Salford in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#82
N/A
Established
1896
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Salford

No data
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.1%

International

International student share

49
305

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

    Salford

    63 countries · 19.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

    Subjects

    13 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 Salford

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      31 courses

      Typical fee £17,040 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,040 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,040 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £18,550 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,550 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,040 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,550 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,040 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,550 (UG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,040 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,550 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,000 (PG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,000 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Salford

    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 Salford
    £17,040

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,540 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Salford
    £17,710

    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 Salford

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      99%Satisfaction90%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      93%Satisfaction96%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      No dataSatisfaction69%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    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 Salford

    Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

    £8,160

    Deadline: N/A

    Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

    £7,100

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    IFY Excellence Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Salford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,040 at University of Salford: East Lancashire UC is about £3,540 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 Salford?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 1 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Salford better for Counselling & Psychotherapy?

    Counselling & Psychotherapy graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £24,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at East Lancashire UC and 90% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Salford teaches 59 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing and 51 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 Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses