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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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

Glasgow

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

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Glasgow both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being History, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Glasgow 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 £22,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Glasgow in 2, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#80
#52
THE World
#84
#4
Guardian UK
#12
1895
Established
1451
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Glasgow

89.4%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
35.9%

International

International student share

253
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
4

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

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China51.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

Subjects

27 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 Glasgow

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

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

Only at University of Glasgow

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 Glasgow
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Glasgow
£15,160

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 Glasgow

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Glasgow

Minerva Scholarships

£22,000

Deadline: N/A

Excellence Bursaries

100%

Deadline: N/A

Travel Bursaries

£50

Deadline: N/A

School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

What subjects can you study at both London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Glasgow?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: History, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Law, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Finance & Actuarial Science and 15 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 90% at University of Glasgow. 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 Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 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 Glasgow?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Anthropology, Asian Languages & Studies and Cultural Studies.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 70 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Teacher Training, English Literature, Theology & Religious Studies and 62 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 Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses