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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

9/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Lancashire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Lancashire is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Lancashire both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Law. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 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 £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £11,870 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 Lancashire in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £41,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 3 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#1001
#52
THE World
#1001
#4
Guardian UK
#76
1895
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

89.4%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

253
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

17 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £11,870 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Lancashire
£19,250

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 Lancashire

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction71%

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 Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Lancashire 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 £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £11,870 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Social Sciences (General), History, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General), Anthropology, Mathematics, Management, Asian Languages & Studies and 5 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Lancashire 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 £20,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 92% at University of Lancashire. 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 Lancashire offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing and 5 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 65 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, Music, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering and 57 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 Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses