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London · QS #62
SOAS · QS #458
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.
10/12
London
scored higher in 10 categories
2/12
SOAS
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 12 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, salary, salary (5y)). But SOAS University of London has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.
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
SOAS University of London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (15m)
Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation
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 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
London
108 countries · 63.5% international
- 🇨🇳China24.8%
- 🇺🇸United States8.7%
- 🇮🇳India7.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
- 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
SOAS
67 countries · 25.7% international
- 🇨🇳China10.9%
- 🇮🇳India10.6%
- 🇺🇸United States9.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
- 🇫🇷France3.6%
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
SOAS University of London
SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship
£20,000
Deadline: May 2026
SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: May 2026
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