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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

5/11

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Lancashire is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

University of Greenwich vs University of Lancashire at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Lancashire both teach 57 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business Studies. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £19,250 at University of Lancashire, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 46 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 42 and University of Lancashire in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £52,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £29,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 43 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 32 and University of Greenwich in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#1001
#79
Guardian UK
#76
1890
Established
1828
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Greenwich

University of Lancashire

84.6%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

272
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
15

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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
VS

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

57 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 Greenwich

University of Lancashire

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Healthcare Science, Mathematics, Accounting, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Architecture, Biology, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Animal Science, Creative Writing, Pharmacology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Midwifery, Software Engineering, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Food Production & Technology, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at University of Greenwich

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Greenwich
£17,980
University of Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Lancashire
£19,250

About the same.

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 Greenwich

University of Lancashire

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    77%Satisfaction71%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Management

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction79%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction97%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 47 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

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FAQ

University of Greenwich vs University of Lancashire: common questions

Is University of Greenwich or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £19,250 at University of Lancashire, so the two cost about the same. 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 Greenwich and University of Lancashire?

Both universities teach 57 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Music and 45 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Lancashire better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £24,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Greenwich and 71% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Greenwich or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at University of Lancashire?

University of Greenwich teaches 15 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied Psychology, Economics, Food & Beverage Studies, Landscape Architecture & Design and 7 more.

What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at University of Greenwich?

University of Lancashire teaches 25 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Safety & Mining Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry and 17 more.

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