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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 Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Roehampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University and University of Roehampton are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. London South Bank University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary; University of Roehampton on ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship.

London South Bank University vs University of Roehampton at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Roehampton both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 8 and University of Roehampton in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 10 and University of Roehampton in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#78
Guardian UK
#77
1892
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

85.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
46.5%

International

International student share

240
296

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

33 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Economics, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Management.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £7,650 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 Roehampton

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction70%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,650 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 21 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Roehampton better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at London South Bank University and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 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 Roehampton?

London South Bank University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Social Work and 14 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 23 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, History, Applied Computing and 15 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses