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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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

City St George's

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

City St George's, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). SOAS University of London is ahead on international, scholarship.

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

City St George's, University of London and SOAS University of London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Law. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: City St George's, University of London is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 3 and City St George's, University of London in 2. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £38,500 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £27,500 from SOAS University of London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, City St George's, University of London is higher in 5 and SOAS University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#361
QS World
#458
#351
THE World
#401
#49
Guardian UK
#86
1894
Established
1916
No
Russell Group
No
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

SOAS University of London

84.2%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.9%
25.7%

International

International student share

352
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
27

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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SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

14 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

SOAS University of London

Only at City St George's, University of London

Only at SOAS University of 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
SOAS University of London
£23,780

City St George's, University of London is about £950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

City St George's, University of London
No data
SOAS University of London
£25,320

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

SOAS University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

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

Is City St George's, University of London or SOAS University of 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: City St George's, University of London is about £950 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 SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Music, Sociology & Criminology, History, Accounting and 2 more.

Is City St George's, University of London or SOAS University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £31,000 from SOAS University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at City St George's, University of London and 90% at SOAS University of 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 SOAS University of London offer more courses?

City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

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

City St George's, University of London teaches 54 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Clinical Specialities, Aerospace Engineering and 46 more.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 15 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, International Development, Theology & Religious Studies and 7 more.

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