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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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

1/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

London South Bank University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Aberdeen both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: London South Bank University is about £3,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: London South Bank University is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 17 and London South Bank University in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 11 and London South Bank University in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#288
#601
THE World
#201
#78
Guardian UK
#22
1892
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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

University of Aberdeen

85.1%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
18.8%

International

International student share

240
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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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Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

30 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

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Forensic Science, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Planning & Housing, Computing & IT, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Chemistry, Dentistry, Media & Film Studies.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Aberdeen

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
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

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

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

London South Bank University is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

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

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction100%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction75%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction71%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Aberdeen 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 University of Aberdeen: London South Bank University is about £3,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: London South Bank University is about £4,100 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Law, Economics, Business Studies, Management, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 18 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging and 17 more.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 50 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including English Studies, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Politics & International Relations, Celtic Studies, History, Ancient Languages and 42 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses