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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

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.

10/12

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Hull

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Hull is ahead on TEF, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Hull both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 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 £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £11,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 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 Hull 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 £25,000 from University of Hull. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Hull in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#575
#52
THE World
#501
#4
Guardian UK
#65
1895
Established
1927
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 Hull

89.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
29.9%

International

International student share

253
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
3

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

Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

Subjects

19 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 Hull

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General).

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

Only at University of Hull

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 Hull
£17,500

University of Hull is about £11,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Hull
£18,500

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 Hull

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

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 Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Hull 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 £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £11,700 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 Hull?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Human Geography & Environment, Law, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General) and 7 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Hull 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 £26,500 from University of Hull. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 84% at University of Hull. 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 Hull offer more courses?

University of Hull lists 328 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 Hull?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Anthropology, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT and 3 more.

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

University of Hull teaches 42 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Physics, Software Engineering, Computer Science and 34 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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