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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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

Brighton

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 Brighton is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Brighton both teach 21 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; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 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 £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £11,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Brighton in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £23,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Brighton 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
#901
#52
THE World
#601
#4
Guardian UK
#68
1895
Established
1858
Yes
Russell Group
No
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 Brighton

89.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

253
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

21 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Marketing, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Management, Planning & Housing, Computing & IT.

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

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £11,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Brighton
£18,790

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 Brighton

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%SatisfactionNo data

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 Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Brighton 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 £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £11,950 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), History, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Accounting, Law, Mathematics and 9 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Brighton 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 £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 90% at University of Brighton. 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 Brighton offer more courses?

University of Brighton lists 255 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 Brighton?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Anthropology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Cultural Studies, Geography (General), International Development and 1 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 50 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 42 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 Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses