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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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.

9/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). SOAS University of London is ahead on courses, scholarship.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and SOAS University of London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and Asian Languages & Studies. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £5,420 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 SOAS University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £43,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £26,000 from SOAS University of London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and SOAS 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
#458
#52
THE World
#401
#4
Guardian UK
#86
1895
Established
1916
Yes
Russell Group
No
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

SOAS University of London

89.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
25.7%

International

International student share

253
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
27

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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SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

18 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

SOAS University of London

Also taught at both: International Development, Management, Cultural Studies.

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

Only at SOAS 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
SOAS University of London
£23,780

SOAS University of London is about £5,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
SOAS University of London
£25,320

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

SOAS University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    No dataSatisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

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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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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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or SOAS 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £5,420 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 SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Anthropology, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Economics, History, Social Policy & Public Policy, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and 6 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or SOAS University of London 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 £31,000 from SOAS University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 90% at SOAS 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 SOAS University of London offer more courses?

SOAS University of London lists 296 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 SOAS University of London?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Psychology (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Health & Social Care, Marketing and 4 more.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 11 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Linguistics, Civil Engineering and 3 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses