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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

8/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

West London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of West London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 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 £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £12,450 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 West London 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 £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 3 and University of West London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
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#52
THE World
#1201
#4
Guardian UK
#108
1895
Established
1860
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 West London

89.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

253
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

18 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 West London

Also taught at both: Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computing & IT.

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

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £12,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

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 West London

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of West 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 £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £12,450 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 West London?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Law, Social Sciences (General), Mathematics, Accounting, Psychology (General) and 6 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of West London 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 £26,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 88% at University of West 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 West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Human Geography & Environment, History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 4 more.

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

University of West London teaches 50 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Civil Engineering, Computer Science 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 West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses