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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Roehampton

London · 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

Roehampton

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 Roehampton is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Roehampton both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 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 £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £12,250 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 Roehampton 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 £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Roehampton in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#1001
#52
THE World
#801
#4
Guardian UK
#77
1895
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

89.4%
85%

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%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
46.5%

International

International student share

253
296

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

18 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Computing & IT.

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

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Roehampton
£11,250

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 Roehampton

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Roehampton 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 £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £12,250 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Accounting and 6 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Roehampton 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 £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 84% at University of Roehampton. 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 Roehampton offer more courses?

University of Roehampton lists 296 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 Roehampton?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Human Geography & Environment, Anthropology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 4 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 38 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Dance, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Business Studies and 30 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 Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses