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London · QS World #361
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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.
7/10
City St George's
scored higher in 7 categories
3/10
Salford
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
City St George's, University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Salford is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.
City St George's, University of London vs University of Salford at a glance
City St George's, University of London and University of Salford both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Business Studies. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £5,790 a year cheaper.
Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, City St George's, University of London is higher in 27 and University of Salford in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £40,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £21,000 from University of Salford. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 15 and City St George's, University of London in 10, with 2 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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
University of Salford
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
Subjects
47 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
University of Salford
Business & Management (General)
18 coursesTypical fee £27,000 (UG)
31 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
27 coursesTypical fee £28,000 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Business Studies
13 coursesTypical fee £27,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Computer Science
18 coursesTypical fee £22,450 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £18,550 (UG)
Mathematics
21 coursesTypical fee £22,700 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,550 (UG)
Law
17 coursesTypical fee £20,750 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
13 coursesTypical fee £22,300 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £18,550 (UG)
Building & Construction
2 coursesFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Civil Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £23,330 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £18,550 (UG)
Design & Fashion
1 courseFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
2 coursesTypical fee £16,650 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
12 coursesTypical fee £21,090 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £17,710 (PG)
Journalism
10 coursesTypical fee £22,560 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Aerospace Engineering
Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Physics, Nursing (General), Midwifery, Music, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Creative Writing, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, Dance, Mechanical Engineering, Public Relations, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Medical Imaging, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Biotechnology.
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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
- University of Salford
- £17,040
University of Salford is about £5,790 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City St George's, University of London
- No data
- University of Salford
- £17,710
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
University of Salford
Business & Management (General)
£38,500Salary (3 years)£21,50084%Satisfaction74%Finance & Actuarial Science
£40,000Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction87%Business Studies
£38,500Salary (3 years)£22,50082%Satisfaction99%Computer Science
£35,000Salary (3 years)£23,50072%Satisfaction76%Mathematics
£29,000Salary (3 years)£22,50078%Satisfaction89%Law
£26,000Salary (3 years)£20,50082%Satisfaction81%Biomedical Sciences
£35,000Salary (3 years)£30,00084%Satisfaction83%Civil Engineering
£30,000Salary (3 years)£27,50078%Satisfaction84%Journalism
£28,000Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction89%Sociology & Criminology
£25,500Salary (3 years)£22,00080%Satisfaction80%Aerospace Engineering
£30,000Salary (3 years)£28,50073%Satisfaction69%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£33,000Salary (3 years)£24,50071%Satisfaction90%
Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity St George's, University of London
View all scholarships →University of Salford
Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
City St George's, University of London vs University of Salford: common questions
Is City St George's, University of London or University of Salford 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 £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £5,790 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 University of Salford?
Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 35 more.
Is City St George's, University of London or University of Salford better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £38,500 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at City St George's, University of London and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does City St George's, University of London or University of Salford offer more courses?
City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and University of Salford lists 305 courses.
What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at University of Salford?
City St George's, University of London teaches 21 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Economics, Clinical Specialities, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Genetics & Genomics, Statistics, English Studies, Optometry & Ophthalmics and 13 more.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at City St George's, University of London?
University of Salford teaches 25 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Fine Art and 17 more.
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