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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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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York
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship.
East Lancashire UC vs University of York at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of York both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £27,500 at University of York: East Lancashire UC is about £14,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 0 and University of York in 0, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £33,000 from University of York. 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.
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 York
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
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
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 York
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £32,350 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £27,500 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £32,350 (UG)
Education Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Media & Film Studies
Business Studies
Civil Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Teacher Training
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 York
- £27,500
East Lancashire UC is about £14,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of York
- £27,250
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 York
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction88%General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction84%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction87%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction86%
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
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Deadline: N/A
University of York
Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University of York: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £27,500 at University of York: East Lancashire UC is about £14,000 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 York?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, General Engineering, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Teacher Training.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of York better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £33,000 from University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of York?
East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that University of York does not, including Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of York but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of York teaches 70 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Music, Archaeology and 62 more.
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