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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

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London South Bank

scored higher in 0 categories

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Dundee

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). London South Bank University does not lead in any category where both have data.

London South Bank University vs University of Dundee at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Dundee both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Economics. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: London South Bank University is about £5,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: London South Bank University is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 9 and University of Dundee in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £30,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 12 and London South Bank University in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#447
#601
THE World
#301
#78
Guardian UK
#37
1892
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Dundee

85.1%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
17.8%

International

International student share

240
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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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Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Planning & Housing, Education Studies, Management, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Physics, Creative Arts (General), Sociology & Criminology, Clinical Specialities, Applied & General Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

London South Bank University is about £5,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Dundee
£23,700

London South Bank University is about £4,800 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 Dundee

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

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

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction98%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: London South Bank University is about £5,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: London South Bank University is about £4,800 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Economics, Dentistry, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering and 22 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 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 Dundee?

London South Bank University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Childhood & Youth Studies and 13 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 36 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Mathematics, Ecology & Conservation, History and 28 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses