Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

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

L
London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

U
University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

2/12

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

10/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

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

London Metropolitan University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

London Metropolitan University and University of Liverpool both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Music and Sociology & Criminology. London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: London Metropolitan University is about £12,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: London Metropolitan University is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 24 and London Metropolitan University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £25,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, against £33,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 18 and London Metropolitan University in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#139
#601
THE World
#143
#100
Guardian UK
#28
1848
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London Metropolitan University

University of Liverpool

85.5%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.5%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.8%
24.1%

International

International student share

291
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
2

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.

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%
VS

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

42 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Liverpool

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Ancient Languages, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Applied Computing, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre.

Only at London Metropolitan University

Only at University of Liverpool

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

London Metropolitan University
£19,500
University of Liverpool
£32,000

London Metropolitan University is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London Metropolitan University
£20,000
University of Liverpool
£30,000

London Metropolitan University is about £10,000 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Liverpool

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    61%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    72%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemistry

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    75%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

FAQ

London Metropolitan University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

Is London Metropolitan University or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: London Metropolitan University is about £12,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: London Metropolitan University is about £10,000 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 London Metropolitan University and University of Liverpool?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Economics, Chemistry and 30 more.

Is London Metropolitan University or University of Liverpool better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, and £23,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London Metropolitan University and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London Metropolitan University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses.

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

London Metropolitan University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Building & Construction, Nutrition & Dietetics, Education Studies, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 11 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 52 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Archaeology, History, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies and 44 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

L
London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses