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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
10/10
Imperial College London
scored higher in 10 categories
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Suffolk
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Suffolk does not lead in any category where both have data.
Imperial College London vs University of Suffolk at a glance
Imperial College London and University of Suffolk both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Biology and Ecology & Conservation. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £8,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £24,690 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 3 and University of Suffolk in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk
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%
Suffolk
15 countries · 3.8% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
- 🇮🇳India19.4%
- 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
Subjects
15 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 Suffolk
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £15,690 (UG)
Biology
15 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,690 (UG)
Ecology & Conservation
Biomedical Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Design & Fashion
General Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Management
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Clinical Specialities
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Suffolk
- £15,690
University of Suffolk is about £8,910 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University of Suffolk
- £15,210
University of Suffolk is about £24,690 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 Suffolk
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)£20,00097%Satisfaction93%Biology
£33,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction93%Ecology & Conservation
£33,500Salary (3 years)£22,50093%Satisfaction96%Biomedical Engineering
£40,500Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction78%
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 Suffolk
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Imperial College London vs University of Suffolk: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University of Suffolk cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £8,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £24,690 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 Suffolk?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Computer Science, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical Specialities and 3 more.
Is Imperial College London or University of Suffolk better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 93% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or University of Suffolk offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of Suffolk?
Imperial College London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences and 19 more.
What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at Imperial College London?
University of Suffolk teaches 34 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing and 26 more.
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