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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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Open University

None · THE World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

London South Bank

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary). Open University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, courses.

London South Bank University vs Open University at a glance

London South Bank University and Open University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 12 and London South Bank University in 10. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £43,500 from Open University. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 10 and London South Bank University in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#801
#78
Guardian UK
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1892
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

London South Bank University

Open University

85.1%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
72.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
0.2%

International

International student share

240
337

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
VS

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%

Subjects

31 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 South Bank University

Open University

Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Nursing (General), Chemistry, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at Open University

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 South Bank University
£17,400
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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 South Bank University

Open University

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£43,500
    66%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    99%Satisfaction93%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Computing & IT

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    63%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs Open University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both London South Bank University and Open University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Social Work, Children's Nursing and 19 more.

Is London South Bank University or Open University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £33,500 from Open University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 91% at Open University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or Open University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Open University?

London South Bank University teaches 24 subject areas that Open University does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology and 16 more.

What can you study at Open University but not at London South Bank University?

Open University teaches 37 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including History, Humanities, Mathematics, English Language, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment and 29 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses