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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

London South Bank

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

London South Bank University vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

London South Bank University and Robert Gordon University both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Building & Construction and Law. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: London South Bank University is about £900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 14 and London South Bank University in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £26,000 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#78
Guardian UK
#81
1892
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London South Bank University

Robert Gordon University

85.1%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
14.4%

International

International student share

240
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
43

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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Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

Subjects

35 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

Robert Gordon University

Also taught at both: Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Social Work, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at Robert Gordon 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
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

London South Bank University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

About the same.

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

Robert Gordon University

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    76%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    66%Satisfaction84%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction69%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

Is London South Bank University or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: London South Bank University is about £900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University, so the two cost about the same. 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 Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business Studies, Building & Construction, Law, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Architecture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing and 23 more.

Is London South Bank University or Robert Gordon University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £25,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at London South Bank University and 86% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 20 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Clinical & Health Psychology, Economics, Planning & Housing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Education Studies and 12 more.

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

Robert Gordon University teaches 16 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Information & Library Studies, Pharmacy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Fine Art, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing and 8 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses