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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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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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.

12/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 12 categories

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0/12

Bradford

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 12 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bradford does not lead in any category where both have data.

Imperial College London vs University of Bradford at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Bradford both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £7,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £24,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 8 and University of Bradford in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £23,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and University of Bradford in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#497
#8
THE World
#501
#5
Guardian UK
#64
1907
Established
1966
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

University of Bradford

88.9%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
25.1%

International

International student share

254
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
23

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

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

Subjects

20 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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Anatomy & Pathology, Management, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £7,710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £24,200 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

University of Bradford

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    97%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    97%Satisfaction79%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    97%Satisfaction78%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

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 Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £7,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £24,200 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Software Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies and 8 more.

Is Imperial College London or University of Bradford better for Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £26,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Imperial College London and 98% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Design & Fashion and 14 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 29 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Forensic Science, Marketing, Pharmacy, Psychology (General), Accounting, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies and 21 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses