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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 Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Nottingham

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

London South Bank University vs University of Nottingham at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Nottingham both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Computer Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: London South Bank University is about £15,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: London South Bank University is about £11,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £27,000 from University of Nottingham. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 10 and London South Bank University 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
#97
#601
THE World
#145
#78
Guardian UK
#21
1892
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Nottingham

85.1%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
21.1%

International

International student share

240
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

43 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 Nottingham

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Clinical Specialities, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Food Science, Food Production & Technology, Marketing, Midwifery, Social Work, Applied & General Science, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Polymer & Textiles Technology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

London South Bank University is about £15,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Nottingham
£30,800

London South Bank University is about £11,900 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 Nottingham

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    76%Satisfaction77%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    73%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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University of Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: London South Bank University is about £15,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: London South Bank University is about £11,900 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 Nottingham?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Physics, Business Studies and 31 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at London South Bank University and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?

London South Bank University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Children's Nursing, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science and 4 more.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 55 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Philosophy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Mathematics, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 47 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses