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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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

Lincoln

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 Lincoln is ahead on TEF, established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 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 £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £10,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 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 Lincoln 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 £23,000 from University of Lincoln. 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 6 and University of Lincoln in 3.

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
#38
1895
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

89.4%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

253
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
21

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

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

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 Lincoln

Also taught at both: Zoology & Animal Biology, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General), Computing & IT, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £10,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

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 Lincoln

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

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 Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Lincoln 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 £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £10,900 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 Lincoln?

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Lincoln 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 £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 92% at University of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Anthropology, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Management, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and International Development.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 59 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 51 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 Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses