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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

London South Bank

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Stirling

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, courses). London South Bank University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs University of Stirling at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Stirling both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 8 and London South Bank University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £29,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 10 and University of Stirling in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#560
#601
THE World
#501
#78
Guardian UK
#50
1892
Established
1967
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 Stirling

85.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
18.4%

International

International student share

240
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

24 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Planning & Housing, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Management, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction68%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both London South Bank University and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing and 12 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at London South Bank University and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Stirling lists 254 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 Stirling?

London South Bank University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 23 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 36 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, English Studies, French, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training and 28 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses