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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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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Sussex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

East Lancashire UC vs University of Sussex at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Sussex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £23,500 at University of Sussex: East Lancashire UC is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Sussex in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £32,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Sussex in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#273
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#31
N/A
Established
1961
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 Sussex

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.3%

International

International student share

49
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
2

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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    Sussex

    115 countries · 25.3% international

    • 🇨🇳China21.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.9%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

    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 Sussex

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Sussex

    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 Sussex
    £23,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Sussex
    £23,500

    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 Sussex

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

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

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction92%

    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 Sussex

    Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sussex Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £23,500 at University of Sussex: East Lancashire UC is about £10,000 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 Sussex?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Business Studies, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Education Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 1 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Sussex 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 Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Aerospace Engineering.

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

    University of Sussex teaches 63 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 55 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 Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses