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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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

Kent

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 Kent is ahead on courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Kent both teach 20 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 Kent offers 335 courses across 63 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 £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Kent in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £32,500 from University of Kent. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Kent in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#415
#52
THE World
#401
#4
Guardian UK
#47
1895
Established
1965
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 Kent

89.4%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
16%

International

International student share

253
335

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%
VS

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

20 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Statistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Ancient Languages, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

University of Kent is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Kent
£20,700

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 Kent

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction78%

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 Kent

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Kent 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 £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £5,700 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), History, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Law and 8 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Kent 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 £25,500 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 87% at University of Kent. 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 Kent offer more courses?

University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Human Geography & Environment, Anthropology, Philosophy, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT, Cultural Studies and 2 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 43 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Business Studies and 35 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 Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses