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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS #62

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London South Bank University

London · QS #901

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.

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London

scored higher in 11 categories

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1/12

London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 11 of 12 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, salary, salary (5y), courses, scholarship). But London South Bank University has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#901
#52
THE World
#601
#4
Guardian UK
#78
1895
Established
1892
Yes
Russell Group
N/A
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London South Bank University

89.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£57,700
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
15.6%

International

International student share

253
240

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

London

108 countries · 63.5% international

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

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

Scholarships for International Students

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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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London South Bank University

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