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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of East London at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of East London both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £7,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,630 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 24 and University of East London in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £37,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £24,000 from University of East London. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 18 and University of East Anglia UEA in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#1001
#251
THE World
#1001
#27
Guardian UK
#111
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

University of East London

86.7%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
49.4%

International

International student share

497
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
VS

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

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

Subjects

45 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 East Anglia UEA

University of East London

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Drama & Theatre, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Journalism, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Information & Library Studies, Midwifery.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £7,540 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £6,630 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 East Anglia UEA

University of East London

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction99%

  • Accounting

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction96%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of East London

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FAQ

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of East London: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £7,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,630 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 East Anglia UEA and University of East London?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Economics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Accounting, Business & Management (General), General Engineering and 33 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of East London better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £22,500 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of East Anglia UEA and 77% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East Anglia UEA or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

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

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 32 subject areas that University of East London does not, including English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, International Development, Ancient Languages, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate, Chemical Engineering and 24 more.

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

University of East London teaches 19 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Applied Computing and 11 more.

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