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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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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of East London

London · 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.

4/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cumbria and University of East London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. University of Cumbria is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary, scholarship; University of East London on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

University of Cumbria vs University of East London at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of East London both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,220 at University of East London: University of Cumbria is about £320 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London is higher in 12 and University of Cumbria in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £31,000 from University of East London. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 14 and University of Cumbria in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
#101
Guardian UK
#111
2007
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Cumbria

University of East London

80.5%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
49.4%

International

International student share

136
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

30 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.

University of Cumbria

University of East London

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Midwifery.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of East 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

University of Cumbria
£16,000
University of East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of East London
£17,220

University of Cumbria is about £320 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.

University of Cumbria

University of East London

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction54%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    70%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction99%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    70%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    100%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of East London

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of East London: common questions

Is University of Cumbria or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,220 at University of East London: University of Cumbria is about £320 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 University of Cumbria and University of East London?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 18 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of East London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at University of Cumbria and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cumbria or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University of East London?

University of Cumbria teaches 10 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Medical Imaging, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate and 2 more.

What can you study at University of East London but not at University of Cumbria?

University of East London teaches 34 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 26 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses