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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

London South Bank

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Kent

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Kent leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, courses). London South Bank University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs University of Kent at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Kent both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Economics and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £23,500 at University of Kent: London South Bank University is about £6,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £20,700 at University of Kent: London South Bank University is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 17 and London South Bank University in 2. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £41,500 from University of Kent. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 19 and University of Kent in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#415
#601
THE World
#401
#78
Guardian UK
#47
1892
Established
1965
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 Kent

85.1%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
16%

International

International student share

240
335

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

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

29 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Business & Management (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, General Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

London South Bank University is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Kent
£20,700

London South Bank University is about £1,800 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 Kent

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Applied Psychology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £23,500 at University of Kent: London South Bank University is about £6,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £20,700 at University of Kent: London South Bank University is about £1,800 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Computer Science, Economics, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Psychology (General), Accounting and 17 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £37,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 79% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?

London South Bank University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 18 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 34 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Biology, Mathematics, Ecology & Conservation, History, Biochemistry, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 26 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses