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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

2/8

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). London South Bank University is ahead on established, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Hertfordshire both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 19 and London South Bank University in 8. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £21,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £28,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 14 and University of Hertfordshire in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#78
Guardian UK
#69
1892
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

85.1%
86.4%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
57.5%

International

International student share

240
468

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

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

41 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Clinical & Health Psychology, Economics, Medical Imaging, Physics, Education Studies, Nursing (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT, Midwifery, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Food Science.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £900 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 Hertfordshire

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction67%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    78%Satisfaction95%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £900 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Law, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Clinical Specialities, Marketing and 29 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 78% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

London South Bank University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Chemical Engineering, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Management and 6 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 45 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Music, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management and 37 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses