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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

7/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Strathclyde

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Strathclyde is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Strathclyde both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Chemistry. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £9,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 13 and University of Strathclyde in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £33,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and University of Strathclyde in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#230
#8
THE World
#351
#5
Guardian UK
#25
1907
Established
1796
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

88.9%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
18.8%

International

International student share

254
541

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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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

32 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Design & Fashion, Geology & Earth Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Building & Construction, Clinical Specialities, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Human Geography & Environment.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Strathclyde is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

University of Strathclyde is about £9,650 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 Strathclyde

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    97%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    76%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    91%Satisfaction76%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Microbiology & Cell Biology

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £9,650 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering and 20 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £33,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 82% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Anatomy & Pathology, Materials Engineering, Healthcare Science, Medicine, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 2 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 35 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Teacher Training, Law, English Studies, Education Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Accounting, French and 27 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses