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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

London South Bank

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Sunderland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, international.

London South Bank University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Sunderland both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Computer Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 24 and University of Sunderland in 1, 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 Sunderland. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 14 and University of Sunderland in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#78
Guardian UK
#86
1892
Established
1901
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Sunderland

85.1%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
36.5%

International

International student share

240
193

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%
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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

37 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Economics, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Management, Midwifery, Applied & General Science, Social Sciences (General).

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

About the same.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £1,900 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 Sunderland

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction76%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,900 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Children's Nursing, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing and 25 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £19,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 95% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT and 10 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 19 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Biochemistry, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Performing Arts (General), Software Engineering, English Studies and 11 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses