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London · QS World #62
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
8/9
London School of Economics and Political Science
scored higher in 8 categories
1/9
Cumbria
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Cumbria at a glance
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Cumbria both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Human Geography & Environment. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 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 £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £13,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 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 Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £40,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £18,500 from University of Cumbria. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 4 and University of Cumbria in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Cumbria
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Subjects
9 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 Cumbria
Business & Management (General)
18 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
7 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Human Geography & Environment
16 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Law
Zoology & Animal Biology
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Health & Social Care
Management
Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
University of Cumbria is about £13,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
- No data
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
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 Cumbria
Sociology & Criminology
£31,000Salary (3 years)£19,50091%Satisfaction70%Human Geography & Environment
£34,500Salary (3 years)£19,00091%Satisfaction77%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50089%Satisfaction87%Law
£40,000Salary (3 years)£18,500No dataSatisfaction95%Management
£42,500Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLondon 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
FAQ
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Cumbria 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 £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £13,200 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Law, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care and Management.
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Cumbria better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 70% at University of Cumbria. 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 Cumbria offer more courses?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.
What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University of Cumbria?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 21 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Media & Film Studies, Anthropology and 13 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?
University of Cumbria teaches 31 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Mechanical Engineering and 23 more.
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