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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

1/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

St Andrews

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

London South Bank University vs University of St Andrews at a glance

London South Bank University and University of St Andrews both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Computer Science and Media & Film Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: London South Bank University is about £12,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: London South Bank University is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 5 and London South Bank University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews 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
#115
#601
THE World
#162
#78
Guardian UK
#3
1892
Established
1413
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 St Andrews

85.1%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
46.1%

International

International student share

240
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
62

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

18 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT, Applied & General Science.

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 St Andrews
£30,160

London South Bank University is about £12,760 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of St Andrews
£27,200

London South Bank University is about £8,300 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 St Andrews

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    91%Satisfaction93%
  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    90%Satisfaction93%
  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction95%
  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    98%Satisfaction94%
  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction89%
  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    73%Satisfaction81%
  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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University of St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of St Andrews: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: London South Bank University is about £12,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: London South Bank University is about £8,300 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Economics, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Chemistry, Management, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Education Studies, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences and 6 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of St Andrews better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £39,000 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London South Bank University and 93% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 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 St Andrews?

London South Bank University teaches 37 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Architecture and 29 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 46 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, History, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design and 38 more.

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