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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

London South Bank

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, international, courses.

London South Bank University vs University of East London at a glance

London South Bank University and University of East London both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,840 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,680 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 23 and University of East London in 4, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £22,000 from University of East London. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 19 and London South Bank University in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#1001
#78
Guardian UK
#111
1892
Established
1892
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 East London

85.1%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
49.4%

International

International student share

240
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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%
VS

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

39 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 East London

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Chemistry, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General).

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of East London

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 East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £1,840 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £1,680 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 East London

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    76%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    66%Satisfaction82%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    71%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of East London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,840 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,680 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 East London?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Law, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, General Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 27 more.

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

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £22,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 89% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 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 East London?

London South Bank University teaches 16 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Children's Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Creative Arts (General) and 8 more.

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

University of East London teaches 25 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Politics & International Relations, Applied Computing, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Dance and 17 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses