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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
2/11
Staffordshire
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Staffordshire is ahead on employment, courses.
Imperial College London vs University of Staffordshire at a glance
Imperial College London and University of Staffordshire both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £7,510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £22,400 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 Staffordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £25,000 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and University of Staffordshire in 2.
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 Staffordshire
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%
Staffordshire
26 countries · 4.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
- 🇮🇳India19.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
18 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 Staffordshire
Business & Management (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £30,170 (PG)
23 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Design & Fashion
7 coursesTypical fee £32,200 (PG)
23 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £16,920 (UG)
Civil Engineering
17 coursesTypical fee £45,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Biochemistry
11 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (PG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
General Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biotechnology
Also taught at both: Management, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations.
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 Staffordshire
- £17,090
University of Staffordshire is about £7,510 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University of Staffordshire
- £17,500
University of Staffordshire is about £22,400 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 Staffordshire
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)£27,50097%Satisfaction75%Civil Engineering
£35,500Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction100%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£46,000Salary (3 years)£25,50082%Satisfaction93%General Engineering
£46,500Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction80%Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
£65,000Salary (3 years)£25,00097%Satisfaction91%Software Engineering
£65,000Salary (3 years)£33,50097%Satisfaction74%Aerospace Engineering
£37,500Salary (3 years)£24,50092%Satisfaction68%Mechanical Engineering
£40,000Salary (3 years)£25,50091%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
FAQ
Imperial College London vs University of Staffordshire: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University of Staffordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £7,510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £22,400 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 Staffordshire?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software Engineering and 6 more.
Is Imperial College London or University of Staffordshire better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £27,500 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 75% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or University of Staffordshire offer more courses?
University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of Staffordshire?
Imperial College London teaches 24 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 16 more.
What can you study at University of Staffordshire but not at Imperial College London?
University of Staffordshire teaches 34 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Sociology & Criminology, Forensic Science and 26 more.
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