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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, scholarship). Queen's University Belfast is ahead on established, employment, courses.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Queen's University Belfast both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and History. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 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 £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Queen's University Belfast is about £8,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 9 and Queen's University Belfast in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#174
#52
THE World
#198
#4
Guardian UK
#36
1895
Established
1845
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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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's University Belfast

89.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
21.9%

International

International student share

253
494

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
1

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's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%

Subjects

27 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's University Belfast

Also taught at both: Accounting, Psychology (General), Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General), Marketing, Ancient Languages, Cultural Studies.

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

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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's University Belfast
£20,800

Queen's University Belfast is about £8,400 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's University Belfast

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Queen's University Belfast 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 £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Queen's University Belfast is about £8,400 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's University Belfast?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, History, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Law, Economics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anthropology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies and 15 more.

Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 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's University Belfast?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Statistics, Asian Languages & Studies and International Development.

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

Queen's University Belfast teaches 66 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, English Studies, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Social Work, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 58 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses