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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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.

10/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Middlesex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on established, courses.

Imperial College London vs Middlesex University at a glance

Imperial College London and Middlesex University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £7,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £22,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Middlesex University in 1. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £25,500 from Middlesex University. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and Middlesex University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#901
#8
THE World
#501
#5
Guardian UK
#74
1907
Established
1878
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

Middlesex University

88.9%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
78%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
29.6%

International

International student share

254
294

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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Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%

Subjects

24 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

Middlesex University

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Healthcare Science, Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at Middlesex 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
Middlesex University
£17,200

Middlesex University is about £7,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Middlesex University
£17,600

Middlesex University is about £22,300 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

Middlesex University

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    97%Satisfaction80%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    97%Satisfaction82%

  • Healthcare Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

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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Middlesex University

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs Middlesex University: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Middlesex University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £7,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £22,300 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 Middlesex University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medicine, Clinical Specialities, General Engineering, Management and 12 more.

Is Imperial College London or Middlesex University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £25,500 from Middlesex University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 85% at Middlesex University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Middlesex University offer more courses?

Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 18 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences and 10 more.

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

Middlesex University teaches 41 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Psychology (General), Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology and 33 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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