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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 #901

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University of Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #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

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 6 of 8 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, salary, courses, scholarship). But London South Bank University has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.

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
N/A
Russell Group
N/A
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%)

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£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 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

London

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

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

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