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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 Salford

Salford · 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

Salford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

London South Bank University vs University of Salford at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Salford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 23 and University of Salford in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £30,500 from University of Salford. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 14 and University of Salford in 14.

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
#82
1892
Established
1896
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 Salford

85.1%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
19.1%

International

International student share

240
305

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

38 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Nursing (General), Physics, Social Work, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medical Imaging, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Polymer & Textiles Technology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £360 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £1,190 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 Salford

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    76%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction76%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,190 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing and 26 more.

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

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £30,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 86% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?

London South Bank University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Economics, Planning & Housing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology, Computing & IT and 9 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 34 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Music, Business Information Systems, Politics & International Relations and 26 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses