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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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

Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton is ahead on established, courses.

Imperial College London vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

Imperial College London and University of Wolverhampton both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Business & Management (General). Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £21,670 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and University of Wolverhampton in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £22,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and University of Wolverhampton in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#1001
#8
THE World
#801
#5
Guardian UK
#85
1907
Established
1827
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

88.9%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
16.1%

International

International student share

254
270

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%
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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

27 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical Specialities, Economics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Politics & International Relations, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering.

Only at Imperial College London

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Wolverhampton is about £21,670 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 Wolverhampton

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • Healthcare Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction79%

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 Wolverhampton

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £21,670 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Biology, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Chemical Engineering and 15 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £22,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 83% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 7 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 41 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Architecture, Forensic Science and 33 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses