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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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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West London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

East Lancashire UC vs University of West London at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of West London both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Building & Construction and Civil Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,750 at University of West London: East Lancashire UC is about £3,250 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 West London in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £29,000 from University of West London. In Education Studies, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.

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
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
N/A
Established
1860
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 West London

No data
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
27.1%

International

International student share

49
338

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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    West London

    64 countries · 27.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India47.8%
    • 🌐Nepal33.1%
    • 🇨🇳China2%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

    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 West London

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of West London

    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 West London
    £16,750

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of West London
    £17,250

    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 West London

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

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

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    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 West London

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of West London: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,750 at University of West London: East Lancashire UC is about £3,250 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 West London?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business Studies, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Law, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of West London better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £29,000 from University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of West London offer more courses?

    University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that University of West London does not, including General Engineering, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.

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

    University of West London teaches 56 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Computer Science, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General) and 48 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 West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses