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Doncaster
Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Imperial College London
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs Imperial College London at a glance
DN Colleges Group and Imperial College London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Design & Fashion. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £24,600 at Imperial College London: DN Colleges Group is about £12,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £39,900 at Imperial College London: DN Colleges Group is about £27,400 a year cheaper.
In Software Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher.
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.
DN Colleges Group
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Subjects
11 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.
DN Colleges Group
Imperial College London
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
Biomedical Sciences
Design & Fashion
Business & Management (General)
Building & Construction
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
General Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Business Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
DN Colleges Group is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
DN Colleges Group is about £27,400 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.
DN Colleges Group
Imperial College London
Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£65,000No dataSatisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →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
DN Colleges Group vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £24,600 at Imperial College London: DN Colleges Group is about £12,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £39,900 at Imperial College London: DN Colleges Group is about £27,400 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 DN Colleges Group and Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering.
Is DN Colleges Group or Imperial College London better for Software Engineering?
Software Engineering graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £65,000 from Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Imperial College London?
DN Colleges Group teaches 15 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training and 7 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at DN Colleges Group?
Imperial College London teaches 31 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation and 23 more.
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