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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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

Aberdeen

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, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Aberdeen is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Aberdeen both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Economics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 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 £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,400 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 12 and University of Aberdeen 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 £22,500 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 12 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 University of Aberdeen in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#288
#52
THE World
#201
#4
Guardian UK
#22
1895
Established
1495
Yes
Russell Group
No
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

University of Aberdeen

89.4%
89.2%

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%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
18.8%

International

International student share

253
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
3

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%
VS

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

23 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

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Health & Social Care, Zoology & Animal Biology, Planning & Housing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Computing & IT, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at University of Aberdeen

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
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

University of Aberdeen is about £8,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

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

University of Aberdeen

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Aberdeen 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 £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,400 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Economics, Anthropology, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Psychology (General), Mathematics and 11 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Aberdeen 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 £24,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 88% at University of Aberdeen. 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 University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 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 University of Aberdeen?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Business & Management (General), Social Sciences (General), Statistics, Asian Languages & Studies, Cultural Studies, Geography (General) and International Development.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 57 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including English Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Business Studies, Celtic Studies, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 49 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses