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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

London South Bank

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs London South Bank University at a glance

DN Colleges Group and London South Bank University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,400 at London South Bank University: DN Colleges Group is about £4,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,900 at London South Bank University: DN Colleges Group is about £6,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Computing & IT: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £27,500 from London South Bank University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and London South Bank University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#78
2017
Established
1892
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.

DN Colleges Group

London South Bank University

92.2%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
15.6%

International

International student share

72
240

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

    VS

    London South Bank

    60 countries · 15.6% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
    • 🇮🇳India19.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
    • 🌐Nepal4.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

    Subjects

    17 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

    London South Bank University

    Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General).

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at London South Bank 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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    London South Bank University
    £17,400

    DN Colleges Group is about £4,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    London South Bank University
    £18,900

    DN Colleges Group is about £6,400 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

    London South Bank University

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      95%Satisfaction91%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      96%Satisfaction71%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Computing & IT

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction63%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
      100%Satisfaction73%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      84%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs London South Bank University: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,400 at London South Bank University: DN Colleges Group is about £4,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,900 at London South Bank University: DN Colleges Group is about £6,400 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 London South Bank University?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 5 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or London South Bank University better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at DN Colleges Group and 93% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or London South Bank University offer more courses?

    London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at London South Bank University?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 9 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Business Information Systems, English Literature, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy and 1 more.

    What can you study at London South Bank University but not at DN Colleges Group?

    London South Bank University teaches 38 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Law, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 30 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses