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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Imperial College London
scored higher in 6 categories
3/9
Wales Trinity Saint David
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Wales Trinity Saint David is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.
Imperial College London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance
Imperial College London and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Design & Fashion. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £23,100 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 Wales Trinity Saint David in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £27,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 2 and Imperial College London in 1.
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
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%
Wales Trinity Saint David
18 countries · 8.7% international
- 🇮🇳India57.3%
- 🇨🇳China18.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%
Subjects
13 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £33,350 (PG)
31 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Design & Fashion
7 coursesTypical fee £32,200 (PG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Management
3 coursesTypical fee £45,500 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Mathematics
16 coursesTypical fee £32,250 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (PG)
Biology
15 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (PG)
Chemistry
14 coursesTypical fee £30,250 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (PG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
5 coursesFee not available
Building & Construction
3 coursesTypical fee £45,000 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Physics
12 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,530 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Business Studies
Politics & International Relations
Only at Imperial College London
Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
- £15,600
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £9,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- £16,800
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £23,100 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)£27,50097%Satisfaction89%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£46,000Salary (3 years)£40,00082%Satisfaction98%Mechanical Engineering
£40,000Salary (3 years)£36,50091%Satisfaction98%
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
Constituent College Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Course Costs Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Ethnicity Equality Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Reaching Wider Bursary
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Imperial College London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £23,100 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Management, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies and 1 more.
Is Imperial College London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David 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 Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 89% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
Imperial College London teaches 29 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 21 more.
What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at Imperial College London?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 28 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including History, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, English Studies, Health & Social Care and 20 more.
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