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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 East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

9/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of East London at a glance

Imperial College London and University of East London both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering and Computer Science. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £9,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £22,680 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 East London in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and University of East London 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
#1001
#8
THE World
#1001
#5
Guardian UK
#111
1907
Established
1892
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 London

88.9%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
49.4%

International

International student share

254
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

26 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 London

Also taught at both: Biomedical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Economics, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of East 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
University of East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £9,040 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £22,680 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 London

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction68%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    97%Satisfaction98%

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 London

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of East London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £9,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £22,680 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 London?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Building & Construction, Mathematics, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 14 more.

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

Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £29,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Imperial College London and 90% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 16 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Biology, Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Clinical Specialities and 8 more.

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

University of East London teaches 38 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 30 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses