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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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

Exeter

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, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Exeter is ahead on TEF, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Exeter both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Business & Management (General). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 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 £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £4,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 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 Exeter in 1. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £43,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £29,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Exeter 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
#136
#52
THE World
#170
#4
Guardian UK
#14
1895
Established
1922
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 Exeter

89.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
22.2%

International

International student share

253
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Anthropology, Ancient Languages, Zoology & Animal Biology, Management, Geography (General), Statistics, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Computing & IT.

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

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

University of Exeter is about £4,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Exeter
£25,550

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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£43,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Exeter 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 £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £4,250 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 Exeter?

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Exeter 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 £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 88% at University of Exeter. 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 Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Planning & Housing, Asian Languages & Studies, International Development and Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

University of Exeter teaches 66 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Physics, Classical Studies, English Studies, General Engineering, Computer Science, History of Art & Design, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering and 58 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 Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses