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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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.

9/12

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Loughborough

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Loughborough University is ahead on TEF, courses, scholarship.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Loughborough University both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Mathematics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 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 £29,750 at Loughborough University: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 8 and Loughborough University in 1. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £45,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £31,000 from Loughborough University. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 4 and Loughborough University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#203
#52
THE World
#301
#4
Guardian UK
#11
1895
Established
1909
Yes
Russell Group
No
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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Loughborough University

89.4%
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

253
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
36

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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Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

Subjects

22 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

Loughborough University

Also taught at both: Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Computing & IT, Ancient Languages, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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

Only at Loughborough 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
Loughborough University
£29,750

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
Loughborough University
£29,500

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

Loughborough University

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    88%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    93%SatisfactionNo data

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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Loughborough University

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Impact Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Inspiring Success Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Loughborough 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 £29,750 at Loughborough University: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £550 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 Loughborough University?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Management, Social Sciences (General) and 10 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Loughborough University better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £30,500 from Loughborough 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 Loughborough University offer more courses?

Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 8 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Asian Languages & Studies, Cultural Studies, International Development and Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Loughborough University teaches 41 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering and 33 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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