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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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.

8/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Bath

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Bath is ahead on TEF, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Bath both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Economics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 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 £32,000 at University of Bath: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £2,800 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 7 and University of Bath in 1. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £45,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £38,500 from University of Bath. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 4 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#125
#52
THE World
#251
#4
Guardian UK
#7
1895
Established
1966
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Bath

89.4%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
23.8%

International

International student share

253
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
25

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

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

16 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 Bath

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Bath
£29,500

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 Bath

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£45,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

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

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 Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Bath 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 £32,000 at University of Bath: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £2,800 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 Bath?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Mathematics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business & Management (General), Social Sciences (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Management, Psychology (General), International Development and 4 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Bath 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 £38,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 90% at University of Bath. 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 Bath offer more courses?

University of Bath lists 303 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 Bath?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Human Geography & Environment, History, Media & Film Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, Law, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology and 6 more.

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

University of Bath teaches 33 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry and 25 more.

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