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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Middlesex 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.

9/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Middlesex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Middlesex University both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 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 £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £12,000 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 Middlesex 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 £26,500 from Middlesex 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 5 and Middlesex University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#901
#52
THE World
#501
#4
Guardian UK
#74
1895
Established
1878
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

Middlesex University

89.4%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
78%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
29.6%

International

International student share

253
294

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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Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%

Subjects

18 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

Middlesex University

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, International Development.

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

Only at Middlesex 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
Middlesex University
£17,200

Middlesex University is about £12,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
Middlesex University
£17,600

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

Middlesex University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

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 Middlesex University: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Middlesex 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 £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £12,000 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Middlesex University?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Accounting, Law, Marketing and 6 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Middlesex 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 £23,500 from Middlesex University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 85% at Middlesex 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 Middlesex University offer more courses?

Middlesex University lists 294 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 Middlesex University?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including History, Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages and 4 more.

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

Middlesex University teaches 47 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography and 39 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses