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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and The University of Edinburgh are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary; The University of Edinburgh on ranking, established, courses, scholarship.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and History. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 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 £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £400 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 10 and The University of Edinburgh 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 £27,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 8 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#35
#52
THE World
#29
#4
Guardian UK
#17
1895
Established
1583
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

The University of Edinburgh

89.4%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

253
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

29 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

The University of Edinburgh

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

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

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or The University of Edinburgh 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 £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Economics, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General) and 17 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or The University of Edinburgh 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 £29,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 87% at The University of Edinburgh. 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 The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 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 The University of Edinburgh?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Planning & Housing.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 87 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Physics, French and 79 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses