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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool Hope University and SOAS University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses; SOAS University of London on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Liverpool Hope University vs SOAS University of London at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and SOAS University of London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £8,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £8,820 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 7 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £35,000 from SOAS University of London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 5 and SOAS University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#458
#1501
THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
1844
Established
1916
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Liverpool Hope University

SOAS University of London

89.3%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
25.7%

International

International student share

635
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
27

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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
VS

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

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.

Liverpool Hope University

SOAS University of London

Also taught at both: Management, Social Policy & Public Policy.

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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
SOAS University of London
£23,780

Liverpool Hope University is about £8,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
SOAS University of London
£25,320

Liverpool Hope University is about £8,820 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.

Liverpool Hope University

SOAS University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction90%
  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction87%
  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction77%
  • History of Art & Design

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction97%
  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction89%
  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    94%Satisfaction83%
  • Accounting

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction88%
  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs SOAS University of London: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or SOAS University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £8,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £8,820 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 Liverpool Hope University and SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Law, History of Art & Design, History, Economics, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Philosophy and 5 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or SOAS University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £31,000 from SOAS University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Liverpool Hope University and 90% at SOAS University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at SOAS University of London?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 39 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Creative Writing, Computer Science, Education Studies and 31 more.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at Liverpool Hope University?

SOAS University of London teaches 12 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), International Development, Linguistics, Civil Engineering and 4 more.

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