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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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

VS

2/11

Winchester

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, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Winchester is ahead on established, employment.

Imperial College London vs University of Winchester at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Winchester both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £7,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £22,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and University of Winchester in 0.

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
#106
1907
Established
1840
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 Winchester

88.9%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
5.1%

International

International student share

254
131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
1

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

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

9 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 Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £7,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Winchester
£17,450

University of Winchester is about £22,450 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 Winchester

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction53%
  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction57%

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 Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £7,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £22,450 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies and Economics.

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

Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 33 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 25 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 33 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Archaeology, History, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Music and 25 more.

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