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London · QS World #901
Buckingham
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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London South Bank
scored higher in 2 categories
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Buckingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Buckingham leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on established, courses.
London South Bank University vs University of Buckingham at a glance
London South Bank University and University of Buckingham both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: London South Bank University is about £27,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £2,420 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Buckingham is higher in 4 and London South Bank University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £30,500 from University of Buckingham. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Buckingham is higher in 5 and London South Bank University in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Buckingham
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
15 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 Buckingham
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesFee not available
14 coursesFee not available
Law
7 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Business Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £29,370 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £59,200 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Computer Science
Economics
Accounting
Business & Management (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Education Studies
Biomedical Sciences
Computing & IT
Media & Film Studies
Management
Only at London South Bank 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
- University of Buckingham
- £44,400
London South Bank University is about £27,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
University of Buckingham is about £2,420 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 Buckingham
Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,50089%Satisfaction92%Business Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£30,50093%Satisfaction96%Psychology (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction88%Economics
£24,000Salary (3 years)£30,50091%Satisfaction87%Accounting
£24,500Salary (3 years)£30,00086%Satisfaction93%Computing & IT
£27,500Salary (3 years)No data63%Satisfaction99%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
London South Bank University vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is London South Bank University or University of Buckingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: London South Bank University is about £27,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £2,420 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 Buckingham?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Economics, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences and 3 more.
Is London South Bank University or University of Buckingham better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £25,500 from University of Buckingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 92% at University of Buckingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or University of Buckingham offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University of Buckingham lists 153 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University of Buckingham?
London South Bank University teaches 40 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Chemical Engineering and 32 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at London South Bank University?
University of Buckingham teaches 16 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Humanities, History, Applied Computing, Social Policy & Public Policy, History of Art & Design, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training and 8 more.
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