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London School of Theology

Northwood

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

London School of Theology

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London School of Theology is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

London School of Theology vs SOAS University of London at a glance

London School of Theology and SOAS University of London have one subject area in common, Theology & Religious Studies. London School of Theology offers 15 courses across 1 subject area; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#458
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
1943
Established
1916
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Theology

SOAS University of London

94.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£23,200
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

7.7%
25.7%

International

International student share

15
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
27

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 Theology

2 countries · 7.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India25%
  • 🇨🇭Switzerland25%
VS

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

1 subject 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 Theology

SOAS 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 Theology
No data
SOAS University of London
£23,780

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Theology yet.

Postgraduate

London School of Theology
No data
SOAS University of London
£25,320

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Theology yet.

Scholarships for International Students

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London School of Theology

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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

London School of Theology vs SOAS University of London: common questions

What subjects can you study at both London School of Theology and SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 1 subject area: Theology & Religious Studies.

Does London School of Theology or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Theology lists 15 courses.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at London School of Theology?

SOAS University of London teaches 28 subject areas that London School of Theology does not, including Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law and 20 more.

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