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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on established.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs London South Bank University at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and London South Bank University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Economics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £11,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and London South Bank University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £24,000 from London South Bank University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 3 and London South Bank University in 1, with 1 about level.

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
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.

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%)

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

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

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

60 countries · 15.6% international

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

Subjects

15 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London South Bank University

Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Only at London South Bank University

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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200
London South Bank University
£17,400

London South Bank University is about £11,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
London South Bank University
£18,900

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London yet.

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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London South Bank University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs London South Bank University: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £11,800 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and London South Bank University?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Planning & Housing, Psychology (General), Marketing and 3 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or London South Bank University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £21,500 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 89% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or London South Bank University offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at London South Bank University?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, History, Anthropology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Statistics and 7 more.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

London South Bank University teaches 40 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and 32 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses