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London · QS World #901
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
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.
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
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
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
Economics
5 coursesTypical fee £26,510 (UG)
46 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Computer Science
9 coursesTypical fee £13,410 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £16,440 (UG)
25 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Chemistry
1 courseTypical fee £52,200 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Management
2 coursesTypical fee £20,160 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Business Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £29,370 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £31,450 (PG)
Education Studies
Law
Childhood & Youth Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
Biomedical Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Physics
Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT, Applied & General Science.
Only at London South Bank University
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)£39,00091%Satisfaction93%Computer Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)£51,50090%Satisfaction93%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction95%Chemistry
£22,500Salary (3 years)£30,00098%Satisfaction94%Psychology (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£25,50084%Satisfaction89%Biomedical Sciences
£34,000Salary (3 years)£27,50073%Satisfaction81%Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)£34,00089%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLondon South Bank University
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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
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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