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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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

Sheffield

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, established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Sheffield is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Sheffield both teach 25 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 Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 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 £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £3,370 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 Sheffield in 0. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £43,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £24,000 from University of Sheffield. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 5 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#82
#52
THE World
#108
#4
Guardian UK
#19
1895
Established
1905
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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 Sheffield

89.4%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
28.1%

International

International student share

253
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
2

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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Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Statistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Asian Languages & Studies, Management, Marketing, Ancient Languages, International Development, Cultural Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

University of Sheffield is about £3,370 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Sheffield
£31,360

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 Sheffield

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

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

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Sheffield 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 £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £3,370 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 Sheffield?

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 94% at University of Sheffield. 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 Sheffield offer more courses?

University of Sheffield lists 307 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 Sheffield?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Media & Film Studies, Anthropology, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT and Geography (General).

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

University of Sheffield teaches 52 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, General Engineering, Music and 44 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 Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses