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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

4/11

City St George's

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Lancaster

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). City St George's, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, graduate salary.

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

City St George's, University of London and Lancaster University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Business & Management (General) and Biomedical Sciences. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £28,680 at Lancaster University: City St George's, University of London is about £5,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, City St George's, University of London is higher in 11 and Lancaster University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £35,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £25,500 from Lancaster University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 12 and City St George's, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#361
QS World
#164
#351
THE World
#184
#49
Guardian UK
#10
1894
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
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

Lancaster University

84.2%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.9%
22.4%

International

International student share

352
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
11

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

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

41 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

Lancaster University

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Statistics, Clinical Specialities, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Design & Fashion, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, English Studies, Computing & IT, Medicine, Building & Construction, Cultural Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at City St George's, University of London

Only at Lancaster 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
Lancaster University
£28,680

City St George's, University of London is about £5,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

City St George's, University of London
No data
Lancaster University
£24,300

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

Lancaster University

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    95%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    77%Satisfaction68%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    74%Satisfaction87%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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City St George's, University of London

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Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is City St George's, University of London or Lancaster 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 £28,680 at Lancaster University: City St George's, University of London is about £5,850 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 Lancaster University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 29 more.

Is City St George's, University of London or Lancaster University better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £29,500 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at City St George's, University of London and 89% at Lancaster 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 Lancaster University offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses.

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

City St George's, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Journalism, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Nursing (General), Genetics & Genomics, Midwifery, Music and 19 more.

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

Lancaster University teaches 30 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Linguistics, Chemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy, Geography (General), Operational Research, Ecology & Conservation and 22 more.

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City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses