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St Andrews · QS World #115
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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St Andrews
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of St Andrews 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 St Andrews at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of St Andrews both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training and Education Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: East Lancashire UC is about £16,660 a year cheaper.
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 St Andrews
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
St Andrews
89 countries · 46.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States42.3%
- 🇨🇳China9%
- 🇩🇪Germany4%
- 🇮🇳India4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
Subjects
7 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 St Andrews
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
25 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Teacher Training
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Education Studies
Business Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Business & Management (General)
Law
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 St Andrews
- £30,160
East Lancashire UC is about £16,660 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of St Andrews
- £27,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC yet.
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 St Andrews
Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
Masters funding in Digital Health and Care
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship
100%
Deadline: May 2026
University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of St Andrews: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of St Andrews cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: East Lancashire UC is about £16,660 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 St Andrews?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Law.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of St Andrews offer more courses?
University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of St Andrews?
East Lancashire UC teaches 11 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and 3 more.
What can you study at University of St Andrews but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of St Andrews teaches 57 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, History, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, Economics and 49 more.
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