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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

8/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Strathclyde

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Strathclyde is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Strathclyde both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and History. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 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 £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £6,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Strathclyde 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 £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 5 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 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
#230
#52
THE World
#351
#4
Guardian UK
#25
1895
Established
1796
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

89.4%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
18.8%

International

International student share

253
541

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%
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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

19 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Strathclyde is about £6,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

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 Strathclyde

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Statistics

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • 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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Strathclyde 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 £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £6,450 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment and 7 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Strathclyde 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 £25,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 91% at University of Strathclyde. 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 Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 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 Strathclyde?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Philosophy, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health & Social Care, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT and 3 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 48 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, English Studies, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies and 40 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 Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses