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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 12 datapoints
We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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London School of Economics and Political Science
scored higher in 12 categories
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Arts London
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 12 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London does not lead in any category where both have data.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of the Arts London at a glance
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of the Arts London both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Economics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 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 £30,890 at University of the Arts London: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £1,690 a year cheaper.
In Management, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 the Arts London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
8 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 the Arts London
Business & Management (General)
18 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £22,180 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
13 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
4 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Economics
13 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £30,890 (PG)
Management
Marketing
Cultural Studies
Psychology (General)
Computing & IT
Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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 the Arts London
- £30,890
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £1,690 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
- No data
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
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 the Arts London
Management
£42,500Salary (3 years)£25,50088%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLondon 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
University of the Arts London
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of the Arts London 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 £30,890 at University of the Arts London: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £1,690 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Economics, Management, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Psychology (General) and Computing & IT.
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of the Arts London better for Management?
Management graduates earn a median £42,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £25,500 from University of the Arts London. 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 the Arts London offer more courses?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.
What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University of the Arts London?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General), Anthropology and 14 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?
University of the Arts London teaches 21 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation and 13 more.
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