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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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

East Anglia UEA

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, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of East Anglia UEA is ahead on courses, scholarship.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Economics and Media & Film Studies. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 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 £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 11 and University of East Anglia UEA 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 £24,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 8 and University of East Anglia UEA 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
#381
#52
THE World
#251
#4
Guardian UK
#27
1895
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

89.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

253
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
36

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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East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

Subjects

24 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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, International Development, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Computing & IT, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General).

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

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

University of East Anglia UEA is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

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 East Anglia UEA

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction79%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

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 East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA 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 £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £6,100 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Economics, Media & Film Studies, History, Human Geography & Environment, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Accounting, Management and 12 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA 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 £25,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 84% at University of East Anglia UEA. 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 East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 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 East Anglia UEA?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Asian Languages & Studies and Cultural Studies.

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

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 53 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including English Literature, Business Studies, History of Art & Design, Computer Science, Chemistry, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 45 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 East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses