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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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.

10/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East Anglia UEA is ahead on employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Imperial College London and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Computer Science and Mathematics. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £16,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 9 and University of East Anglia UEA in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £31,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 8 and University of East Anglia UEA in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#381
#8
THE World
#251
#5
Guardian UK
#27
1907
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

88.9%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
14.3%

International

International student share

254
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
36

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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East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

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

University of East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Medicine, Genetics & Genomics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Software Engineering.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

University of East Anglia UEA is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

University of East Anglia UEA is about £16,050 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 East Anglia UEA

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    97%Satisfaction80%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Biochemistry

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

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    76%Satisfaction89%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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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University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Imperial College London or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £16,050 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Biology, Business Studies, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Management and 17 more.

Is Imperial College London or University of East Anglia UEA better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £31,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 80% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

Imperial College London teaches 13 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Clinical Specialities, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and 5 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Imperial College London?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 48 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Media & Film Studies, English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, Education Studies, International Development, Marketing, Law and 40 more.

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