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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.
8/11
London School of Economics and Political Science
scored higher in 8 categories
3/11
Robert Gordon
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Robert Gordon University at a glance
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Robert Gordon University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Media & Film Studies. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 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 £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £10,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 3 and Robert Gordon University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £40,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £23,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 1 and Robert Gordon University in 0, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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
Robert Gordon University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Robert Gordon
48 countries · 14.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
- 🇮🇳India16.2%
- 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
Subjects
11 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
Robert Gordon University
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £16,980 (UG)
Law
4 coursesTypical fee £34,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,980 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
13 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
4 coursesTypical fee £16,980 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
14 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £19,060 (PG)
Social Sciences (General)
14 coursesFee not available
1 courseTypical fee £16,980 (UG)
Accounting
Management
Health & Social Care
Marketing
Cultural Studies
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, 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
- Robert Gordon University
- £18,300
Robert Gordon University is about £10,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
- No data
- Robert Gordon University
- £19,060
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
Robert Gordon University
Sociology & Criminology
£31,000Salary (3 years)£26,50091%Satisfaction88%Law
£40,000Salary (3 years)£23,500No dataSatisfaction86%Accounting
£41,500Salary (3 years)£27,00093%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLondon 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
Robert Gordon University
Bolashak Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Robert Gordon University: common questions
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Robert Gordon 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 £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £10,900 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 Robert Gordon University?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Management, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Cultural Studies and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Robert Gordon 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 £26,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 88% at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University offer more courses?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.
What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Robert Gordon University?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 19 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, History, Economics, Anthropology, Mathematics and 11 more.
What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?
Robert Gordon University teaches 40 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing and 32 more.
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