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Sheffield · QS World #82
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 1 category
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Sheffield
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Sheffield at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Sheffield both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Civil Engineering and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: East Lancashire UC is about £12,330 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 2 and East Lancashire UC in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £30,000 from University of Sheffield.
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 Sheffield
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
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
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 Sheffield
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Civil Engineering
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Law
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Business Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Sheffield
- £25,830
East Lancashire UC is about £12,330 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
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 Sheffield
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction97%Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction89%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500No dataSatisfaction87%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction95%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500No dataSatisfaction94%
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 Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of Sheffield: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: East Lancashire UC is about £12,330 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 Sheffield?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Sheffield better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £33,000 from University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Sheffield?
East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Sheffield teaches 66 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, English Studies, History, Music, Sociology & Criminology and 58 more.
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