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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 12 datapoints
We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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De Montfort
scored higher in 2 categories
10/12
Imperial College London
scored higher in 10 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). De Montfort University is ahead on established, employment.
De Montfort University vs Imperial College London at a glance
De Montfort University and Imperial College London both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Civil Engineering. De Montfort University offers 204 courses across 68 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at De Montfort University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: De Montfort University is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,100 a year at De Montfort University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: De Montfort University is about £21,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 8 and De Montfort University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from De Montfort University, against £64,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and De Montfort University in 1.
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.
De Montfort University
Imperial College London
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.
De Montfort
73 countries · 31.8% international
- 🇮🇳India42.4%
- 🇨🇳China14.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.4%
- 🌐Nepal6.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Subjects
25 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.
De Montfort University
Imperial College London
Design & Fashion
24 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £32,200 (PG)
Computer Science
6 coursesTypical fee £17,300 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
Civil Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £16,550 (PG)
17 coursesTypical fee £45,500 (UG)
Chemistry
2 coursesTypical fee £17,300 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £30,250 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £17,300 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Geology & Earth Sciences
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Biomedical Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
General Engineering
Also taught at both: Management, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Economics, Healthcare Science, Human Geography & Environment.
Only at De Montfort 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
- De Montfort University
- £16,800
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
De Montfort University is about £7,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- De Montfort University
- £18,100
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
De Montfort University is about £21,800 a year cheaper.
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.
De Montfort University
Imperial College London
Computer Science
£27,500Salary (3 years)£64,00076%Satisfaction97%Chemistry
£24,000Salary (3 years)£36,00063%Satisfaction89%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£46,00080%Satisfaction82%Biomedical Engineering
£24,000Salary (3 years)£40,500No dataSatisfaction85%Mechanical Engineering
£25,000Salary (3 years)£40,00076%Satisfaction91%General Engineering
£24,000Salary (3 years)£46,500No dataSatisfaction90%Aerospace Engineering
£24,000Salary (3 years)£37,50083%Satisfaction92%Software Engineering
£34,000Salary (3 years)£65,00076%Satisfaction97%Healthcare Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)£27,50093%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDe Montfort University
Global Partnerships Scholarship
£8,500
Deadline: Jul 2026
Sanctuary Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship 2026/27
20%
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship
20%
Deadline: N/A
Travel bursary
£200
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
De Montfort University vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is De Montfort University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at De Montfort University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: De Montfort University is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,100 a year at De Montfort University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: De Montfort University is about £21,800 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 De Montfort University and Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 13 more.
Is De Montfort University or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from De Montfort University, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at De Montfort University and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does De Montfort University or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and De Montfort University lists 204 courses.
What can you study at De Montfort University but not at Imperial College London?
De Montfort University teaches 43 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Marketing, Music and 35 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at De Montfort University?
Imperial College London teaches 17 subject areas that De Montfort University does not, including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 9 more.
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