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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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.

8/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Gloucestershire both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Biology. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £7,170 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and University of Gloucestershire in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £27,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 4 and Imperial College London 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
#103
1907
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

88.9%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
18.9%

International

International student share

254
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
5

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

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

19 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Gloucestershire is about £7,170 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

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

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction77%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction97%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    97%Satisfaction65%

  • Healthcare Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction89%

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 Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

See details

Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

See details

Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £7,170 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Biology, Mathematics, Ecology & Conservation, Business Studies, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Human Geography & Environment and 7 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £26,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 77% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 15 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 41 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Music and 33 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses