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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

8/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Dundee

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Dundee both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Economics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 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 £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £6,050 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 Dundee 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 £21,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 5 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#447
#52
THE World
#301
#4
Guardian UK
#37
1895
Established
1881
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 Dundee

89.4%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
17.8%

International

International student share

253
498

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%
VS

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Planning & Housing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Geography (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

University of Dundee is about £6,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Dundee
£23,700

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 Dundee

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction74%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction91%

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 Dundee

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Dundee 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 £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £6,050 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 Dundee?

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Dundee 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 £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 83% at University of Dundee. 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 Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 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 Dundee?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Statistics, Health & Social Care, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT, Cultural Studies and 1 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 49 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Dentistry, Business Studies, Environmental Sciences, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 41 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 Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses