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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/12

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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4/12

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on TEF, established, employment, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 22 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; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 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 £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £11,200 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 Sheffield Hallam 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 £27,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. 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 Sheffield Hallam University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#1001
#52
THE World
#801
#4
Guardian UK
#63
1895
Established
1843
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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

Sheffield Hallam University

89.4%
82.8%

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%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

253
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
12

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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Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India53%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%

Subjects

22 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

Sheffield Hallam University

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Statistics, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Planning & Housing, Geography (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at Sheffield Hallam 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
Sheffield Hallam University
£18,000

Sheffield Hallam University is about £11,200 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

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    89%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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Sheffield Hallam University

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Executive MBA Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Transform Together Scholarships

50%

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Award

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Sheffield Hallam 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 £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £11,200 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 Sheffield Hallam University?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, History, Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Marketing, Law and 10 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Sheffield Hallam University 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 £21,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 94% at Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 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 Sheffield Hallam University?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 8 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Anthropology, Philosophy, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Cultural Studies and International Development.

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

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 62 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering and 54 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses