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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

9/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Sunderland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Sunderland both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 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 £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £11,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Sunderland 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 £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 5 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 Sunderland in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
—
#52
THE World
#1501
#4
Guardian UK
#86
1895
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

89.4%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
36.5%

International

International student share

253
193

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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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

14 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 Sunderland

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

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £11,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Sunderland
£17,000

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 Sunderland

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    No dataSatisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    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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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Sunderland 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 £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £11,700 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Marketing and 2 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Sunderland better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 87% at University of Sunderland. 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 Sunderland offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing and 8 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 42 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 34 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 Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses