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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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.

9/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Greenwich is ahead on established, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Greenwich both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Mathematics. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £6,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £20,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 10 and University of Greenwich in 1. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and University of Greenwich in 2, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#791
#8
THE World
#601
#5
Guardian UK
#79
1907
Established
1890
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Greenwich

88.9%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
34.6%

International

International student share

254
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

24 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Building & Construction, Public Health & Epidemiology, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £6,620 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £20,450 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    97%Satisfaction77%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£37,750
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Healthcare Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%Satisfaction75%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    97%Satisfaction92%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    97%Satisfaction70%

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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £6,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £20,450 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Design & Fashion, General Engineering and 12 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Clinical Specialities and 10 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 48 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Teacher Training, Law, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Architecture and 40 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses