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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

London South Bank University vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Bedfordshire both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Computer Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 17 and University of Bedfordshire in 1, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £31,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £19,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 13 and University of Bedfordshire in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
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#601
THE World
#1001
#78
Guardian UK
#99
1892
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

85.1%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
30.1%

International

International student share

240
306

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%
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Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

36 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Forensic Science, Social Sciences (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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

University of Bedfordshire

  • Computer Science

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

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction73%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Bedfordshire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £500 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Education Studies, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing and 24 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Bedfordshire better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £27,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 85% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 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 Bedfordshire?

London South Bank University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 11 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 23 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, English Language, Software Engineering, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 15 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses