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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

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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Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

East Lancashire UC vs University of Suffolk at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Suffolk both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Health & Social Care and Education Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: East Lancashire UC is about £2,190 a year cheaper.

In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Suffolk is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Suffolk in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
#98
N/A
Established
2007
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 Suffolk

No data
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
3.8%

International

International student share

49
115

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

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    Suffolk

    15 countries · 3.8% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
    • 🇮🇳India19.4%
    • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

    Subjects

    12 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 Suffolk

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Suffolk

    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 Suffolk
    £15,690

    East Lancashire UC is about £2,190 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Suffolk
    £15,210

    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 Suffolk

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      99%Satisfaction92%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction76%

    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 Suffolk

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: East Lancashire UC is about £2,190 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 Suffolk?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Education Studies, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Teacher Training, Media & Film Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    Counselling & Psychotherapy graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £20,500 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at East Lancashire UC and 92% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Suffolk lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

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

    University of Suffolk teaches 37 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Medical Imaging, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Community & Specialist Nursing, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography and 29 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 Suffolk115 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses