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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

East London

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, international.

University of East London vs University of Liverpool at a glance

University of East London and University of Liverpool both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and Law. University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East London is about £16,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East London is about £12,780 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 29 and University of East London in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of East London, against £33,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 18 and University of Liverpool in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#139
#1001
THE World
#143
#111
Guardian UK
#28
1892
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of East London

University of Liverpool

89.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,000
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

49.4%
24.1%

International

International student share

386
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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 London

76 countries · 49.4% international

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

49 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 London

University of Liverpool

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Computing & IT, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of East London

Only at University of Liverpool

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 London
£15,560
University of Liverpool
£32,000

University of East London is about £16,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East London
£17,220
University of Liverpool
£30,000

University of East London is about £12,780 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 London

University of Liverpool

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • General Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East London

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of East London vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East London is about £16,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East London is about £12,780 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 London and University of Liverpool?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Business Studies, Civil Engineering and 37 more.

Is University of East London or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University of East London, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of East London and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

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

University of East London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Education Studies, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Dance, Journalism, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 7 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 45 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Archaeology, History, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies and 37 more.

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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses