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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 Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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.

4/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Derby

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs University of Derby at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Derby both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 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 Derby: University of Derby is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £1,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 23 and University of Derby in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £26,500 from University of Derby. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 18 and London South Bank University in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#601
#78
Guardian UK
#80
1892
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

85.1%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
14.3%

International

International student share

240
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

Subjects

42 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 Derby

Also taught at both: Accounting, Architecture, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Forensic Science, Medical Imaging, Clinical & Health Psychology, Social Work, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Clinical Specialities, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Management, Midwifery, Drama & Theatre, Nursing (General), Physics.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Derby

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 Derby
£16,900

University of Derby is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Derby
£17,500

University of Derby is about £1,400 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 Derby

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

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

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

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Golding Awards

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Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

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Sitwell Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Derby: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Derby 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 Derby: University of Derby is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £1,400 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 Derby?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Economics and 30 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Derby better for Building & Construction?

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £26,500 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 91% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?

London South Bank University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Chemical Engineering, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Applied & General Science and 5 more.

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

University of Derby teaches 32 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, History, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Personal & Professional Development and 24 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses