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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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Open University

None · THE World #801

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Open

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Open University is ahead on ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary.

Open University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Open University and University of Lancashire both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 26 and University of Lancashire in 6. The widest gap is in Physics: £38,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £22,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 12 and University of Lancashire in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
#801
THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
1969
Established
1828
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.

Open University

University of Lancashire

89.8%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
20.5%

International

International student share

337
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

40 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.

Open University

University of Lancashire

Also taught at both: Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Ancient Languages, Biology, English Literature, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, Nursing (General), English Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Lancashire

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

Open University
No data
University of Lancashire
£17,330

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Lancashire
£19,250

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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.

Open University

University of Lancashire

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction71%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction100%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction97%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Open University

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and University of Lancashire?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Psychology (General), Social Work, Education Studies, Mathematics, Music, Design & Fashion and 28 more.

Is Open University or University of Lancashire better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £21,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Open University and 87% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at University of Lancashire?

Open University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Humanities, Computing & IT, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Economics, Politics & International Relations and 20 more.

What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at Open University?

University of Lancashire teaches 42 subject areas that Open University does not, including Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Asian Languages & Studies and 34 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses