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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 Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

London South Bank University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Liverpool both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: London South Bank University is about £14,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: London South Bank University is about £11,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 7. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £32,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 9 and University of Liverpool in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#139
#601
THE World
#143
#78
Guardian UK
#28
1892
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

85.1%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
24.1%

International

International student share

240
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

35 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Marketing, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Planning & Housing, Psychology (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Clinical Specialities, Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

London South Bank University is about £14,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Liverpool
£30,000

London South Bank University is about £11,100 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 Liverpool

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    66%Satisfaction93%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: London South Bank University is about £14,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: London South Bank University is about £11,100 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry and 23 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Liverpool better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?

London South Bank University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Food Production & Technology, Social Work and 12 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 59 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Music, Archaeology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, English Studies, Classical Studies and 51 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses