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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Imperial College London

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Imperial College London and Liverpool Hope University both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Mathematics. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £9,370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £23,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £25,000 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Liverpool Hope University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
—
#8
THE World
#1501
#5
Guardian UK
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1907
Established
1844
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Imperial College London

Liverpool Hope University

88.9%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
8%

International

International student share

254
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
4

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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Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

Subjects

18 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

Liverpool Hope University

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Public Health & Epidemiology, Management.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £9,370 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £23,400 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.

Imperial College London

Liverpool Hope University

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    97%Satisfaction60%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    97%Satisfaction78%

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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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £9,370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £23,400 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 Imperial College London and Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 6 more.

Is Imperial College London or Liverpool Hope University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £26,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 84% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Liverpool Hope University?

Imperial College London teaches 24 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 16 more.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Imperial College London?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 38 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature and 30 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses