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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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.

9/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs Leeds Beckett University at a glance

Imperial College London and Leeds Beckett University both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Business & Management (General). Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £7,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £21,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and Leeds Beckett University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £26,500 from Leeds Beckett University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 3 and Leeds Beckett University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#1001
#8
THE World
#801
#5
Guardian UK
#70
1907
Established
1824
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Imperial College London

Leeds Beckett University

88.9%
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
19.1%

International

International student share

254
318

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
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Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

Subjects

22 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.

Imperial College London

Leeds Beckett University

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Economics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at Leeds Beckett 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

Imperial College London
£24,600
Leeds Beckett University
£16,840

Leeds Beckett University is about £7,760 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Leeds Beckett University
£18,440

Leeds Beckett University is about £21,460 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.

Imperial College London

Leeds Beckett University

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    97%Satisfaction77%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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

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Leeds Beckett University

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs Leeds Beckett University: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Leeds Beckett University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £7,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £21,460 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 Imperial College London and Leeds Beckett University?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Building & Construction, Management, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies and 10 more.

Is Imperial College London or Leeds Beckett University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £26,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 77% at Leeds Beckett University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Leeds Beckett University offer more courses?

Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Leeds Beckett University?

Imperial College London teaches 20 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering and 12 more.

What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at Imperial College London?

Leeds Beckett University teaches 45 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Marketing, Music, Teacher Training, Architecture and 37 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses