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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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

Sussex

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 Sussex is ahead on courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Sussex both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Finance & Actuarial Science. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 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 £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Sussex is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Sussex 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 Sussex. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Sussex 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
#273
#52
THE World
#201
#4
Guardian UK
#31
1895
Established
1961
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 Sussex

89.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
25.3%

International

International student share

253
463

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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Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

26 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Accounting, Marketing, International Development, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health & Social Care, Management, Cultural Studies, Ancient Languages, Computing & IT, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

University of Sussex is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Sussex
£23,500

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 Sussex

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Anthropology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Sussex 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 £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Sussex is about £5,700 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, History, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anthropology, Law and 14 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Sussex 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 £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 87% at University of Sussex. 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 Sussex offer more courses?

University of Sussex lists 463 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 Sussex?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Statistics, Planning & Housing, Asian Languages & Studies and Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

University of Sussex teaches 50 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Computer Science, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 42 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 Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses