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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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.

1/8

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment.

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London at a glance

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London have one subject area in common, Business & Management (General). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £8,200 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#62
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THE World
#52
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Guardian UK
#4
1996
Established
1895
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Institute for Performing Arts

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

81.6%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,200
£57,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.7%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.1%
63.5%

International

International student share

23
253

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
25

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 Institute for Performing Arts

14 countries · 20.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States27.3%
  • 🇳🇴Norway22.7%
  • 🇪🇸Spain6.8%
  • 🇮🇳India4.5%
  • 🇲🇽Mexico4.5%
VS

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%

Subjects

1 subject 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 Institute for Performing Arts

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Business & Management (General)

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    18 courses

    Typical fee £24,400 (PG)

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 Institute for Performing Arts
£21,000
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £8,200 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: common questions

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £8,200 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 Institute for Performing Arts and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Both universities teach 1 subject area: Business & Management (General).

Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts lists 23 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 6 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dance, Film Production & Cinematography and Technology & Logistics.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General), Economics and 21 more.

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