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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Salford

Salford · 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.

10/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Salford

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Salford is ahead on courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Salford both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 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 £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £12,160 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 Salford in 0. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £45,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £22,500 from University of Salford. 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 4 and University of Salford in 3.

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
#82
1895
Established
1896
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 Salford

89.4%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
19.1%

International

International student share

253
305

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Salford

Also taught at both: Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General).

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

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £12,160 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Salford
£17,710

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 Salford

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction81%

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 Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Salford 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 £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £12,160 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), History, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Accounting and 6 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Salford 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 £20,000 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 87% at University of Salford. 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 Salford offer more courses?

University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, Anthropology, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 4 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 54 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences 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 Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses