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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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.

8/10

Aston

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). London South Bank University is ahead on established, courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs London South Bank University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and London South Bank University both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Building & Construction and Chemical Engineering. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £5,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £5,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 3. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £32,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £51,000 from London South Bank University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 8 and London South Bank University in 6, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#901
#401
THE World
#601
#39
Guardian UK
#78
1895
Established
1892
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.

Aston University, Birmingham

London South Bank University

85.2%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
15.6%

International

International student share

169
240

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
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London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

Subjects

26 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

London South Bank University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Adult Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Management, Social Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at London South Bank University

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
London South Bank University
£17,400

London South Bank University is about £5,180 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
London South Bank University
£18,900

London South Bank University is about £5,100 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

London South Bank University

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£51,000
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    64%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction66%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction77%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    90%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs London South Bank University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £5,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £5,100 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 Aston University, Birmingham and London South Bank University?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Business Studies, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences and 14 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or London South Bank University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £24,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 93% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or London South Bank University offer more courses?

London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at London South Bank University?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 25 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, English Language, History, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics and 17 more.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

London South Bank University teaches 29 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Children's Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Childhood & Youth Studies and 21 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses