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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth is ahead on TEF, established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Portsmouth both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 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 £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Portsmouth 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 £30,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 10 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 Portsmouth in 2, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#662
#52
THE World
#401
#4
Guardian UK
#55
1895
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

89.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

253
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
5

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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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

21 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Ancient Languages, International Development, Planning & Housing, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Portsmouth 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 £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £11,300 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, Management, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General) and 9 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Portsmouth 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 £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 87% at University of Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health & Social Care, Asian Languages & Studies, Cultural Studies, Geography (General) and 1 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 63 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and 55 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 Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses