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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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

Oxford

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford 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 Oxford at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Oxford both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction and General Engineering. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: London South Bank University is about £26,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: London South Bank University is about £19,530 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and London South Bank University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 5 and London South Bank University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#4
#601
THE World
#1
#78
Guardian UK
#1
1892
Established
1096
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 Oxford

85.1%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
37.2%

International

International student share

240
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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%
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Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

30 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Chemistry, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Creative Arts (General), Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

London South Bank University is about £26,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Oxford
£38,430

London South Bank University is about £19,530 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 Oxford

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    66%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    98%Satisfaction85%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: London South Bank University is about £26,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: London South Bank University is about £19,530 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Computer Science, Clinical Specialities, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences and 18 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Oxford better for General Engineering?

General Engineering graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £40,500 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 66% at London South Bank University and 84% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

London South Bank University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Children's Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 17 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 49 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 41 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses