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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Westminster

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Westminster, London is ahead on established, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Westminster, London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £21,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and University of Westminster, London in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £29,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and University of Westminster, London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#851
#8
THE World
#801
#5
Guardian UK
#107
1907
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

88.9%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
30.3%

International

International student share

254
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

17 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Anatomy & Pathology, Biotechnology.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

University of Westminster, London is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £21,900 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 Westminster, London

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction81%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction77%

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 Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £21,900 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, Management and 5 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £29,500 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 81% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 17 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 47 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Planning & Housing, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages and 39 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses