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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield is ahead on TEF, established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Huddersfield both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Social Policy & Public Policy. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 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 £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Huddersfield 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 £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 4 and University of Huddersfield in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#521
#52
THE World
#501
#4
Guardian UK
#51
1895
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

89.4%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
18.2%

International

International student share

253
413

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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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

18 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Statistics, Computing & IT.

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

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

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 Huddersfield

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction69%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Huddersfield 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 £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £11,600 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Economics, Management, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, Law and 6 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Huddersfield better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 82% at University of Huddersfield. 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 Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Philosophy, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 4 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 58 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Studies, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 50 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 Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses