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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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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Strathclyde

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

East Lancashire UC and University of Strathclyde are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Strathclyde on courses.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Strathclyde both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: East Lancashire UC is about £9,250 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 Strathclyde in 1. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £29,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Strathclyde in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#230
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THE World
#351
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Guardian UK
#25
N/A
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

No data
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

49
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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

    Strathclyde

    86 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India31%
    • 🇨🇳China10.5%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
    • 🌐Oman3.8%

    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 Strathclyde

    Also taught at both: Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Strathclyde

    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 Strathclyde
    £22,750

    East Lancashire UC is about £9,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Strathclyde
    £30,250

    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 Strathclyde

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      93%Satisfaction91%

    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 Strathclyde

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: East Lancashire UC is about £9,250 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 Strathclyde?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, General Engineering, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction and 4 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Strathclyde better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Health & Social Care and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Strathclyde teaches 51 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including English Studies, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Accounting and 43 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses