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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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

Stirling

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 Stirling is ahead on courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Stirling both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and History. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

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 Stirling 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 £23,500 from University of Stirling. 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 Stirling in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#560
#52
THE World
#501
#4
Guardian UK
#50
1895
Established
1967
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 Stirling

89.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

253
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

22 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Management, Cultural Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Stirling

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

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 Stirling

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FAQ

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

What subjects can you study at both London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, History, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics and 10 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Stirling 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 £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 93% at University of Stirling. 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 Stirling offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 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 Stirling?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Anthropology, Statistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT, Geography (General) and International Development.

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

University of Stirling teaches 38 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Business Studies, English Studies, French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training 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 Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses