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London · QS World #901
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.
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Hartpury
scored higher in 4 categories
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London South Bank
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Hartpury University and London South Bank University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Hartpury University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, scholarship; London South Bank University on established, international, graduate salary, courses.
Hartpury University vs London South Bank University at a glance
Hartpury University and London South Bank University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £17,400 at London South Bank University, so the two cost about the same.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University 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.
Hartpury University
London South Bank University
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
Subjects
6 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.
Hartpury University
London South Bank University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
Business Studies
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £29,370 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Business & Management (General)
Psychology (General)
Only at Hartpury 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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- London South Bank University
- £17,400
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury University 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.
Hartpury University
London South Bank University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,50092%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
London South Bank University
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Hartpury University vs London South Bank University: common questions
Is Hartpury University or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £17,400 at London South Bank University, so the two cost about the same. 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 Hartpury University and London South Bank University?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General).
Is Hartpury University or London South Bank University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £21,500 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 91% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or London South Bank University offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at London South Bank University?
Hartpury University teaches 6 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Ecology & Conservation.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Hartpury University?
London South Bank University teaches 49 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Law and 41 more.
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