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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 Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

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London South Bank

scored higher in 0 categories

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Strathclyde

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). London South Bank University does not lead in any category where both have data.

London South Bank University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Strathclyde both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Building & Construction. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: London South Bank University is about £5,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: London South Bank University is about £11,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 17 and London South Bank University in 3. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £34,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 12 and London South Bank University in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#230
#601
THE World
#351
#78
Guardian UK
#25
1892
Established
1796
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 Strathclyde

85.1%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
18.8%

International

International student share

240
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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%
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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

35 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Management, Planning & Housing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Sociology & Criminology, Clinical Specialities, Forensic Science, Applied & General Science.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

London South Bank University is about £5,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

London South Bank University is about £11,350 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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    66%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: London South Bank University is about £5,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: London South Bank University is about £11,350 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering and 23 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Strathclyde better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 94% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 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 Strathclyde?

London South Bank University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Children's Nursing, Adult Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Midwifery and 12 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 32 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Teacher Training, English Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, History, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, French, Naval Architecture and 24 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses