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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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.

2/3

Lancaster

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on established.

Lancaster University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance

Lancaster University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £15,900 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#164
QS World
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#184
THE World
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#10
Guardian UK
—
1964
Established
1954
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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.

Lancaster University

University Centre Bishop Burton

88.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
No data

International

International student share

526
32

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
4

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.

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
VS

University Centre Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    6 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.

    Lancaster University

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at Lancaster University

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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

    Lancaster University
    £28,680
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    £12,780

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £15,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Lancaster University
    £24,300
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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.

    Lancaster University

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      99%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Lancaster University

    India Scholarship – Postgraduate

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    LPDP Scholarship 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fulgoni Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Lancaster University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions

    Is Lancaster University or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £15,900 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 Lancaster University and University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Is Lancaster University or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at Lancaster University and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Lancaster University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at Lancaster University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Lancaster University teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science, Law and 57 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Lancaster University?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 4 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses