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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 Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

3/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, courses). London South Bank University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Huddersfield both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Business Studies and Computer Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 26 and University of Huddersfield in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £22,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 22 and University of Huddersfield in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#521
#601
THE World
#501
#78
Guardian UK
#51
1892
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

85.1%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
18.2%

International

International student share

240
413

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

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

45 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Marketing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, General Engineering, Economics, Health & Social Care, Forensic Science, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Creative Arts (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Applied & General Science, Clinical Specialities, Dentistry.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

About the same.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

About the same.

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 Huddersfield

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction72%

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction75%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Nursing (General)

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction59%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    75%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same. 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Education Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Law, Management, Mechanical Engineering and 33 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Huddersfield better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at London South Bank University and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

London South Bank University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Business & Management (General), Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Food Science and 2 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 31 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software Engineering, English Literature, Biochemistry and 23 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses