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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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

VS

2/11

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Imperial College London vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Bedfordshire both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Chemistry. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £7,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and University of Bedfordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £26,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 3 and University of Bedfordshire in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
—
#8
THE World
#1001
#5
Guardian UK
#99
1907
Established
1882
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

University of Bedfordshire

88.9%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
30.1%

International

International student share

254
306

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%
VS

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

21 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

University of Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Economics, Anatomy & Pathology, Mechanical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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
University of Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £7,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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

University of Bedfordshire

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction99%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction79%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction86%

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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University of Bedfordshire

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £7,700 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 University of Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biotechnology and 9 more.

Is Imperial College London or University of Bedfordshire better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £27,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 85% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 21 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 13 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 38 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 30 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses