Compare any two UK universities
Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
London
Preston · QS World #1001
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Lancashire
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lancashire leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Lancashire at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Lancashire both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Marketing. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Richmond American University London is about £750 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 3 and Richmond American University London in 2.
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.
Richmond American University London
University of Lancashire
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Lancashire
74 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
- 🌐Nepal6.6%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.4%
Subjects
10 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Lancashire
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,750 (UG)
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,040 (UG)
Marketing
Psychology (General)
Business Studies
Media & Film Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Software Engineering
History
Mathematics
Only at Richmond American University London
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of Lancashire
- £17,330
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Lancashire
- £19,250
Richmond American University London is about £750 a year cheaper.
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.
Richmond American University London
University of Lancashire
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50091%Satisfaction88%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50079%Satisfaction85%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction90%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£35,00092%Satisfaction87%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American University London
View all scholarships →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
FAQ
Richmond American University London vs University of Lancashire: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Richmond American University London is about £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 Richmond American University London and University of Lancashire?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, History and Mathematics.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Lancashire offer more courses?
University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at University of Lancashire?
Richmond American University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics and History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Lancashire teaches 72 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering and 64 more.
Ready to explore courses?
Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.