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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 Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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.

5/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Bradford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University and University of Bradford are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. London South Bank University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses; University of Bradford on ranking, international, scholarship.

London South Bank University vs University of Bradford at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Bradford both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Building & Construction and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 22 and University of Bradford in 1. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £26,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 15 and University of Bradford in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#497
#601
THE World
#501
#78
Guardian UK
#64
1892
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Bradford

85.1%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
25.1%

International

International student share

240
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

Subjects

34 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 Bradford

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £3,200 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 Bradford

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction69%

  • Forensic Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction75%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £3,200 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Business & Management (General), Children's Nursing and 22 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £19,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 87% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Planning & Housing, Design & Fashion, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT and 13 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 15 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Pharmacy, Politics & International Relations, Anatomy & Pathology, Anthropology, Biological Sciences (General) and 7 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses