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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

10/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Hertfordshire is ahead on courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Hertfordshire both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Law. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 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 £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £13,700 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 Hertfordshire 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 £27,500 from University of Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#851
#52
THE World
#601
#4
Guardian UK
#69
1895
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

89.4%
86.4%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
57.5%

International

International student share

253
468

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%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

22 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Statistics, Geography (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Computing & IT.

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

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £13,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

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 Hertfordshire

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction71%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction71%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

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 Hertfordshire

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Hertfordshire 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 £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £13,700 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Mathematics, History, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General) and 10 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Hertfordshire 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 £28,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 95% at University of Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire offer more courses?

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Anthropology, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Management, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Cultural Studies and International Development.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 64 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology and 56 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 Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses