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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Queen Mary University of London both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Politics & International Relations and Law. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 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 £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 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 Queen Mary University of London 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 £35,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 6 and Queen Mary University of London 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
#103
#52
THE World
#134
#4
Guardian UK
#35
1895
Established
1885
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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

Queen Mary University of London

89.4%
84.7%

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%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
32.1%

International

International student share

253
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
18

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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Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

24 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Geography (General), Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Planning & Housing, Management, International Development, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £250 a year cheaper.

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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction82%

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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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Queen Mary University of London 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 £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £250 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Economics, Politics & International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General) and 12 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Queen Mary University of London better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £35,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 79% at Queen Mary University of London. 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 Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 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 Queen Mary University of London?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Health & Social Care, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT and Cultural Studies.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 57 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, English Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Genetics & Genomics and 49 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses