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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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.

6/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). UCL (University College London) is ahead on ranking, established, courses.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and UCL (University College London) both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 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 £29,800 at UCL (University College London): London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £600 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 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 UCL (University College London) in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £43,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £31,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 7 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#8
#52
THE World
#22
#4
Guardian UK
#9
1895
Established
1826
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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

UCL (University College London)

89.4%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
51.9%

International

International student share

253
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
18

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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UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

28 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: Management, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Statistics, Health & Social Care, Law, Geography (General), Accounting, Computing & IT, Zoology & Animal Biology, International Development, Marketing.

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

Only at UCL (University College 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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

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

UCL (University College London)

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Statistics

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or UCL (University College 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 £29,800 at UCL (University College London): London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £600 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology (General), Human Geography & Environment, History, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anthropology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 16 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or UCL (University College 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 £33,500 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 87% at UCL (University College 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 UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 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 UCL (University College London)?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 2 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Asian Languages & Studies and Cultural Studies.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

UCL (University College London) teaches 81 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, French, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 73 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses