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London · QS World #1001
Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92
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.
6/9
East London
scored higher in 6 categories
3/9
Staffordshire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of East London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Staffordshire is ahead on ranking, employment, scholarship.
University of East London vs University of Staffordshire at a glance
University of East London and University of Staffordshire both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Business & Management (General). University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of East London is about £1,530 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of East London is about £280 a year cheaper.
Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London is higher in 20 and University of Staffordshire in 11, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £32,000 three years after graduating from University of East London, against £16,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 15 and University of Staffordshire in 11, with 2 about level.
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.
University of East London
University of Staffordshire
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.
East London
76 countries · 49.4% international
- 🇮🇳India60.2%
- 🌐Nepal18.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
Staffordshire
26 countries · 4.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
- 🇮🇳India19.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
43 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 Staffordshire
Design & Fashion
26 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
2 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
38 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
14 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
23 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Law
15 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
31 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Psychology (General)
11 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
8 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
13 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Education Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Civil Engineering
15 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Computer Science
11 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £16,920 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
General Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Applied Computing
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Also taught at both: Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Fine Art, Music, Social Work, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Dance, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Biochemistry, Information & Library Studies, Midwifery.
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 London
- £15,560
- University of Staffordshire
- £17,090
University of East London is about £1,530 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University of East London
- £17,220
- University of Staffordshire
- £17,500
University of East London is about £280 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 Staffordshire
Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,00084%Satisfaction88%Games Design & Computer Animation
£22,500Salary (3 years)£22,50062%Satisfaction82%Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction84%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50093%Satisfaction90%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,50054%Satisfaction96%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,50086%Satisfaction93%Education Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£16,50094%Satisfaction90%Civil Engineering
£29,000Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction100%Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£27,50095%Satisfaction75%Sociology & Criminology
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,50087%Satisfaction89%General Engineering
£26,500Salary (3 years)£25,50082%Satisfaction80%Applied Computing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,00097%Satisfaction82%
Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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University of East London vs University of Staffordshire: common questions
Is University of East London or University of Staffordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of East London is about £1,530 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of East London is about £280 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 Staffordshire?
Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and 31 more.
Is University of East London or University of Staffordshire better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of East London, and £19,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of East London and 88% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University of East London or University of Staffordshire offer more courses?
University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses.
What can you study at University of East London but not at University of Staffordshire?
University of East London teaches 21 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Chemistry, Economics and 13 more.
What can you study at University of Staffordshire but not at University of East London?
University of Staffordshire teaches 9 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Children's Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Biotechnology, Crafts & Applied Arts, History, Social Policy & Public Policy and 1 more.
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