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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield is ahead on established, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Huddersfield both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Chemistry and Design & Fashion. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £21,200 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 Huddersfield in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £21,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and University of Huddersfield in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#521
#8
THE World
#501
#5
Guardian UK
#51
1907
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

88.9%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
18.2%

International

International student share

254
413

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%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

27 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Clinical Specialities, Human Geography & Environment, Genetics & Genomics, Politics & International Relations, Applied Biology & Human Biology.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £21,200 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 Huddersfield

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction72%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction67%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction72%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction59%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    97%Satisfaction69%

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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £21,200 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Computer Science, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biology, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering and 15 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £29,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 72% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Public Health & Epidemiology and 7 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 49 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Education Studies, Music, Nursing (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Psychology (General), Law, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology and 41 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses