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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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.

4/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Cambridge

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, courses). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Cambridge both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and History. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 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 £32,890 at University of Cambridge: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £3,690 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 4 and University of Cambridge in 2. 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 University of Cambridge. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 4 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#6
#52
THE World
#3
#4
Guardian UK
#2
1895
Established
1209
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 Cambridge

89.4%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
32.2%

International

International student share

253
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
0

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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Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

25 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 Cambridge

Also taught at both: Management, Psychology (General), Statistics, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Ancient Languages, Computing & IT, International Development.

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

Only at University of Cambridge

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 Cambridge
£32,890

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £3,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Cambridge
£41,300

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 Cambridge

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£59,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    No dataSatisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

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 Cambridge

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Cambridge 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 £32,890 at University of Cambridge: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £3,690 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 Cambridge?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, History, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Economics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology and 13 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Cambridge 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 £34,000 from University of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge offer more courses?

University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Marketing, Cultural Studies and Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 54 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Archaeology, Architecture, Clinical Specialities, Physics and 46 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 Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses