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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 the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

London South Bank

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

West of Scotland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, international.

London South Bank University vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

London South Bank University and University of the West of Scotland both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, General Engineering and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,620 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 12 and University of the West of Scotland in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £28,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 8 and University of the West of Scotland in 5, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
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#601
THE World
#601
#78
Guardian UK
#115
1892
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 the West of Scotland

85.1%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
30.3%

International

International student share

240
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

30 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 the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Physics, Psychology (General), Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General).

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £2,620 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 the West of Scotland

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction75%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    66%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    99%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,620 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 18 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of the West of Scotland better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at London South Bank University and 75% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University of the West of Scotland?

London South Bank University teaches 25 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 17 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at London South Bank University?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 19 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Music and 11 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses