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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 London

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

East London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of East London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 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 £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £13,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 7 and University of East London 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 £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 5 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#1001
#52
THE World
#1001
#4
Guardian UK
#111
1895
Established
1892
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 London

89.4%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
49.4%

International

International student share

253
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

16 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 London

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560

University of East London is about £13,640 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of East London
£17,220

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 London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction99%

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 London

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of East London 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 £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £13,640 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 London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Human Geography & Environment, Economics, Accounting, Psychology (General), Management, Mathematics and 4 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of East London 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 £22,500 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 96% at University of East London. 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 London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 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 London?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, History, Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology and 6 more.

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

University of East London teaches 48 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, General Engineering and 40 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 London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses