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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/12

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Greenwich

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF, established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Greenwich both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Finance & Actuarial Science. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 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 £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,220 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Greenwich 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 £28,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Greenwich in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#791
#52
THE World
#601
#4
Guardian UK
#79
1895
Established
1890
Yes
Russell Group
No
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 Greenwich

89.4%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
34.6%

International

International student share

253
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
19

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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Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages.

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

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £11,220 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Greenwich
£19,450

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 Greenwich

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Statistics

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Greenwich 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 £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,220 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 Greenwich?

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Greenwich 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 £23,500 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 100% at University of Greenwich. 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 Greenwich offer more courses?

University of Greenwich lists 272 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 Greenwich?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Philosophy, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health & Social Care and 6 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 56 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Education Studies and 48 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 Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses