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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

7/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Dundee

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of Dundee at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Dundee both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Economics. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 9 and University of Dundee in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £30,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 3 and University of Dundee in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#447
#8
THE World
#301
#5
Guardian UK
#37
1907
Established
1881
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

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 Dundee

88.9%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
17.8%

International

International student share

254
498

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

30 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Healthcare Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Biology & Human Biology.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

University of Dundee is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Dundee
£23,700

University of Dundee is about £16,200 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 Dundee

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    76%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Microbiology & Cell Biology

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

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 Dundee

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £16,200 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Biochemistry and 18 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £30,000 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 97% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Building & Construction, Materials Engineering and 4 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 40 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Dentistry, Psychology (General), Environmental Sciences, English Studies, Philosophy, Nursing (General), Accounting and 32 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses