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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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.

9/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Birmingham

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Birmingham is ahead on courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Birmingham both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History and Business & Management (General). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 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 £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University of Birmingham is about £2,110 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 Birmingham 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 £25,500 from University of Birmingham. 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 9 and University of Birmingham in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#68
#52
THE World
#98
#4
Guardian UK
#18
1895
Established
1900
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

University of Birmingham

89.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
31.2%

International

International student share

253
663

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

Birmingham

104 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India9.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

Subjects

27 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 Birmingham

Also taught at both: International Development, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Ancient Languages, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Psychology (General), Planning & Housing, Geography (General), Management, Statistics, Computing & IT.

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

Only at University of Birmingham

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 Birmingham
£27,090

University of Birmingham is about £2,110 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Birmingham
£23,390

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 Birmingham

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • History

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

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

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 Birmingham

Enhanced Chamberlain Award

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

University Music Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

University Music Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Birmingham 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 £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University of Birmingham is about £2,110 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 Birmingham?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Mathematics and 15 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Birmingham 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 £28,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 86% at University of Birmingham. 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 Birmingham offer more courses?

University of Birmingham lists 663 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 Birmingham?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Asian Languages & Studies and Cultural Studies.

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

University of Birmingham teaches 74 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Chemistry, Education Studies and 66 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 Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses