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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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.

0/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 0 categories

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10/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University does not lead in any category where both have data.

London South Bank University vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance

London South Bank University and Queen's University Belfast both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Law, Civil Engineering and Building & Construction. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: London South Bank University is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 12 and Queen's University Belfast in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#174
#601
THE World
#198
#78
Guardian UK
#36
1892
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London South Bank University

Queen's University Belfast

85.1%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
21.9%

International

International student share

240
494

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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%
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Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%

Subjects

44 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

Queen's University Belfast

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Nursing (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Social Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Food Production & Technology, Food Science, Marketing, Midwifery, Dentistry, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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
Queen's University Belfast
£20,800

London South Bank University is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
Queen's University Belfast
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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

Queen's University Belfast

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction72%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Planning & Housing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    99%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction97%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions

Is London South Bank University or Queen's University Belfast cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: London South Bank University is about £3,400 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 South Bank University and Queen's University Belfast?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Law, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Planning & Housing, Social Work, Business Studies and 32 more.

Does London South Bank University or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Queen's University Belfast?

London South Bank University teaches 11 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science and 3 more.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at London South Bank University?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 49 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Anthropology, Software Engineering, French, Irish Studies and 41 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses