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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Nottingham Trent University is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance

Imperial College London and Nottingham Trent University both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Mathematics. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £6,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £21,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 15 and Nottingham Trent University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £26,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 10 and Nottingham Trent University in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#639
#8
THE World
#601
#5
Guardian UK
#42
1907
Established
1843
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Imperial College London

Nottingham Trent University

88.9%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
16%

International

International student share

254
462

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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Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%

Subjects

29 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

Nottingham Trent University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at Nottingham Trent 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
Nottingham Trent University
£17,950

Nottingham Trent University is about £6,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Nottingham Trent University
£18,300

Nottingham Trent University is about £21,600 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

Nottingham Trent University

  • Computer Science

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

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction69%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Microbiology & Cell Biology

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Astronomy & Astrophysics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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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Nottingham Trent University

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Nottingham Trent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £6,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £21,600 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 Nottingham Trent University?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Physics, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Management and 17 more.

Is Imperial College London or Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 84% at Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 13 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Biology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Statistics, Clinical Specialities, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Materials Engineering, Healthcare Science and 5 more.

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

Nottingham Trent University teaches 52 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Animal Science, History and 44 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses