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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Reading

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Reading is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Reading both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Finance & Actuarial Science. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 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 £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 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 Reading in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £43,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £25,000 from University of Reading. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 6 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#196
#52
THE World
#201
#4
Guardian UK
#33
1895
Established
1892
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 Reading

89.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
18%

International

International student share

253
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

23 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Accounting, Management, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Planning & Housing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, International Development.

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

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

University of Reading is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Reading
£26,450

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 Reading

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Reading 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 £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £3,350 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Sociology & Criminology, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Law, Philosophy, Psychology (General) and 11 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Reading 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 £27,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 92% at University of Reading. 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 Reading offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Anthropology, Statistics, Health & Social Care, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT, Cultural Studies and Geography (General).

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

University of Reading teaches 47 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Food Science, Information & Library Studies and 39 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 Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses