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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 South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University and University of South Wales 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 South Wales on satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship.

London South Bank University vs University of South Wales at a glance

London South Bank University and University of South Wales both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Psychology (General) and Law. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 21 and University of South Wales in 5. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £40,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 12 and London South Bank University in 10, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1201
#78
Guardian UK
#83
1892
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

85.1%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
22%

International

International student share

240
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

36 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Accounting, Education Studies, Forensic Science, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Midwifery, Social Sciences (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Chemistry, Creative Arts (General).

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £1,000 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 South Wales

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    76%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction98%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Nursing (General)

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,000 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Law, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and 24 more.

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

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £40,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 88% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

London South Bank University teaches 19 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Economics, Medical Imaging and 11 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 27 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Teacher Training, Software Engineering, Music, Community & Specialist Nursing, Biology, Games Design & Computer Animation and 19 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses