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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

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

London South Bank University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Portsmouth both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Computer Science and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: London South Bank University is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £300 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 12, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £36,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 15 and University of Portsmouth in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#662
#601
THE World
#401
#78
Guardian UK
#55
1892
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

85.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
24.5%

International

International student share

240
446

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%
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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Economics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Social Sciences (General), Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology, Nursing (General), Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre, Physics.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

London South Bank University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £300 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 Portsmouth

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    76%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    66%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: London South Bank University is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £300 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Building & Construction, Computer Science, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Management, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 31 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Portsmouth better for Building & Construction?

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £36,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 89% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

London South Bank University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Children's Nursing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Midwifery, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care and 4 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 41 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Teacher Training, Human Resource Management, Ancient Languages, Creative Writing, English Language and 33 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses