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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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University Centre Peterborough

Peterborough

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/6

Lancaster

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

1/6

University Centre Peterborough

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.

Lancaster University vs University Centre Peterborough at a glance

Lancaster University and University Centre Peterborough both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 3 and University Centre Peterborough in 1.

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
—
#10
Guardian UK
—
1964
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Lancaster University

University Centre Peterborough

88.5%
89.7%

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%
69.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
No data

International

International student share

526
44

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

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

University Centre Peterborough

No published data on international students

    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.

    Lancaster University

    University Centre Peterborough

    Only at Lancaster University

    Only at University Centre Peterborough

    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 Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    Postgraduate

    Lancaster University
    £24,300
    University Centre Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough

    • Business & Management (General)

      £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction76%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Marketing

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      99%Satisfaction93%

    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 Peterborough

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    FAQ

    Lancaster University vs University Centre Peterborough: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Lancaster University and University Centre Peterborough?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, English Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT and 1 more.

    Does Lancaster University or University Centre Peterborough offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.

    What can you study at Lancaster University but not at University Centre Peterborough?

    Lancaster University teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science, Law and 50 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at Lancaster University?

    University Centre Peterborough teaches 7 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Education Studies, Performing Arts (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Animal Science, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation and Journalism.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Peterborough44 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses