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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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

Northumbria

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, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 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 £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,350 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 9 and Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 £21,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 5 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#528
#52
THE World
#401
#4
Guardian UK
#53
1895
Established
1969
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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

89.4%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

253
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
7

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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Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

Subjects

17 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction70%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction73%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    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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Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,350 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), History, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Economics, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Psychology (General) and 5 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 £22,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 92% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Management and 5 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 54 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, Building & Construction and 46 more.

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