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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 Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

London South Bank University vs University of Bristol at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Bristol both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Management and Computer Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: London South Bank University is about £13,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: London South Bank University is about £9,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 16 and London South Bank University in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £48,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 9 and University of Bristol in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#57
#601
THE World
#80
#78
Guardian UK
#13
1892
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Bristol

85.1%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
33.6%

International

International student share

240
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

32 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Applied & General Science.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

London South Bank University is about £13,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Bristol
£28,460

London South Bank University is about £9,560 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 Bristol

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    66%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction88%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: London South Bank University is about £13,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: London South Bank University is about £9,560 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Economics, Management, Computer Science, Law, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Business Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Dentistry and 20 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Bristol better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £42,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London South Bank University and 81% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?

London South Bank University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 15 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 51 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Mathematics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geology & Earth Sciences, History, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry and 43 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses