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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

4/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Oxford

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, courses). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Oxford both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 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 £43,600 at University of Oxford: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £14,400 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 4 and University of Oxford in 3. The widest gap is in Law: £40,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 5 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#4
#52
THE World
#1
#4
Guardian UK
#1
1895
Established
1096
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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 Oxford

89.4%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
37.2%

International

International student share

253
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

25 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Asian Languages & Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Statistics, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Management, Computing & IT, Geography (General), International Development, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £14,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Oxford
£38,430

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 Oxford

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    89%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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Oxford 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 £43,600 at University of Oxford: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £14,400 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Economics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Law, Social Sciences (General), Ancient Languages, Anthropology and 13 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Oxford 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 £38,500 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 89% at University of Oxford. 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 Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Accounting, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Marketing and Cultural Studies.

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

University of Oxford teaches 54 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 46 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 Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses