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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

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2/11

West London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of West London at a glance

Imperial College London and University of West London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Design & Fashion. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £22,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and University of West London in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and University of West London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
—
#8
THE World
#1201
#5
Guardian UK
#108
1907
Established
1860
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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 West London

88.9%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
27.1%

International

International student share

254
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

23 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 West London

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Management, Medicine, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £22,650 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 West London

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction93%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%SatisfactionNo data

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 West London

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £22,650 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 West London?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Physics, Business Studies, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Engineering and 11 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £28,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 85% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 19 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering and 11 more.

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

University of West London teaches 45 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General) and 37 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses