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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 Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

Greenwich

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

London South Bank University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Greenwich both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Building & Construction. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: London South Bank University is about £580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: London South Bank University is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 21 and London South Bank University in 8. The widest gap is in Architecture: £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £35,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 16 and University of Greenwich in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#791
#601
THE World
#601
#78
Guardian UK
#79
1892
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

85.1%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
34.6%

International

International student share

240
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Economics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Psychology (General), Social Work, Clinical & Health Psychology, Food Production & Technology, Forensic Science, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

London South Bank University is about £580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Greenwich
£19,450

London South Bank University is about £550 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: London South Bank University is about £580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: London South Bank University is about £550 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture and 27 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Greenwich lists 272 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 Greenwich?

London South Bank University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Clinical Specialities, Creative Arts (General) and 8 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 33 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Human Resource Management and 25 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses