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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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.

2/11

City St George's

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Durham

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Durham University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). City St George's, University of London is ahead on employment, courses.

City St George's, University of London vs Durham University at a glance

City St George's, University of London and Durham University both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science and Law. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £31,000 at Durham University: City St George's, University of London is about £8,170 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Durham University is higher in 12 and City St George's, University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £33,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £44,000 from Durham University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Durham University is higher in 12 and City St George's, University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#361
QS World
#85
#351
THE World
#175
#49
Guardian UK
#6
1894
Established
1832
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

City St George's, University of London

Durham University

84.2%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£43,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.9%
32.6%

International

International student share

352
278

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
102

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.

City St George's

122 countries · 24.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🇨🇳China5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
VS

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%

Subjects

29 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.

City St George's, University of London

Durham University

Also taught at both: Management, Classical Studies, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, English Studies, History, Human Geography & Environment, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biotechnology, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering.

Only at City St George's, University of London

Only at Durham 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

City St George's, University of London
£22,830
Durham University
£31,000

City St George's, University of London is about £8,170 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

City St George's, University of London
No data
Durham University
£30,500

We do not have reliable international fee data for City St George's, University of London yet.

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.

City St George's, University of London

Durham University

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    72%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • General Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£44,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

City St George's, University of London

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Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

City St George's, University of London vs Durham University: common questions

Is City St George's, University of London or Durham University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £31,000 at Durham University: City St George's, University of London is about £8,170 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 City St George's, University of London and Durham University?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting, Sociology & Criminology and 17 more.

Is City St George's, University of London or Durham University better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £40,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £42,000 from Durham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at City St George's, University of London and 89% at Durham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does City St George's, University of London or Durham University offer more courses?

City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and Durham University lists 278 courses.

What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at Durham University?

City St George's, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Journalism, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General) and 31 more.

What can you study at Durham University but not at City St George's, University of London?

Durham University teaches 25 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ancient Languages, Education Studies and 17 more.

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City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Durham University278 courses · 102 scholarshipsBrowse Courses