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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 South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Lancaster

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Lancaster University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Lancaster University and University Centre South Essex both teach 11 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 South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £10,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £32,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and Lancaster University 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
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#10
Guardian UK
—
1964
Established
2016
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 South Essex

88.5%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
No data

International

International student share

526
25

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%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    11 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 South Essex

    Only at Lancaster University

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £10,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Lancaster University
    £24,300
    University Centre South Essex
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 South Essex

    • Business & Management (General)

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Accounting

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      82%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction95%

    • Fine Art

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      85%Satisfaction100%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      95%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      99%Satisfaction75%

    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

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Lancaster University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Lancaster University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £10,750 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 South Essex?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Computing & IT.

    Is Lancaster University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Lancaster University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Lancaster University but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Lancaster University teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science, Law and 52 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Lancaster University?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 7 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and Teacher Training.

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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses