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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
2/12
Roehampton
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Roehampton is ahead on established, courses.
Imperial College London vs University of Roehampton at a glance
Imperial College London and University of Roehampton both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £28,650 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 3 and University of Roehampton in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Roehampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Roehampton
60 countries · 46.5% international
- 🇮🇳India45.8%
- 🌐Nepal20.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
- 🇨🇳China2.6%
Subjects
17 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 Roehampton
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £30,170 (PG)
24 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
Civil Engineering
17 coursesTypical fee £45,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Design & Fashion
Building & Construction
Ecology & Conservation
Politics & International Relations
Business Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
General Engineering
Public Health & Epidemiology
Also taught at both: Economics, Management.
Only at Imperial College 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 Roehampton
- £16,950
University of Roehampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University of Roehampton
- £11,250
University of Roehampton is about £28,650 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 Roehampton
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction78%Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
£65,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction78%Software Engineering
£65,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial 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
University of Roehampton
Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance
100%
Deadline: N/A
Academic Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Southlands College Teaching Scholarships
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Travel Bursary
£40
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Imperial College London vs University of Roehampton: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University of Roehampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £28,650 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 Roehampton?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 5 more.
Does Imperial College London or University of Roehampton offer more courses?
University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of Roehampton?
Imperial College London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 17 more.
What can you study at University of Roehampton but not at Imperial College London?
University of Roehampton teaches 39 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Dance, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies and 31 more.
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