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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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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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.

9/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on established, courses.

Imperial College London vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Imperial College London is about £4,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 15 and Queen Mary University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £40,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 11 and Queen Mary University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#103
#8
THE World
#134
#5
Guardian UK
#35
1907
Established
1885
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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

Queen Mary University of London

88.9%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
32.1%

International

International student share

254
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
18

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%
VS

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

38 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Genetics & Genomics, Statistics, Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Materials Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Healthcare Science, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Imperial College London is about £4,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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.

Imperial College London

Queen Mary University of London

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Medicine

    £45,000Salary (3 years)£46,500
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    92%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Imperial College London is about £4,850 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering and 26 more.

Is Imperial College London or Queen Mary University of London better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £53,500 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £32,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Imperial College London and 82% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Imperial College London teaches 4 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Anatomy & Pathology, Building & Construction, Applied Biology & Human Biology and Software Engineering.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Imperial College London?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 43 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Dentistry, English Studies, History, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre and 35 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses