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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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

Imperial College London

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

City St George's, University of London and Imperial College London both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Finance & Actuarial Science. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £24,600 at Imperial College London: City St George's, University of London is about £1,770 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and City St George's, University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £35,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £64,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 8 and City St George's, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#361
QS World
#2
#351
THE World
#8
#49
Guardian UK
#5
1894
Established
1907
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.

City St George's, University of London

Imperial College London

84.2%
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£54,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.9%
52.9%

International

International student share

352
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
90

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%
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Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%

Subjects

31 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

Imperial College London

Also taught at both: Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Anatomy & Pathology, Medicine, Mechanical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering.

Only at City St George's, University of London

Only at Imperial College 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

City St George's, University of London
£22,830
Imperial College London
£24,600

City St George's, University of London is about £1,770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

City St George's, University of London
No data
Imperial College London
£39,900

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

Imperial College London

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£64,000
    72%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£53,500
    78%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • General Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£46,500
    74%Satisfaction90%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • Medicine

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

Scholarships for International Students

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City St George's, University of London

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Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is City St George's, University of London or Imperial College London 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 £24,600 at Imperial College London: City St George's, University of London is about £1,770 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 Imperial College London?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics, Business Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Economics and 19 more.

Is City St George's, University of London or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £35,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at City St George's, University of London and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

City St George's, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Journalism, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing and 29 more.

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

Imperial College London teaches 11 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Materials Engineering, Healthcare Science and 3 more.

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City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses