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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

4/8

London South Bank

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University and University of West London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. London South Bank University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary; University of West London on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

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

London South Bank University and University of West London both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 14 and University of West London in 4, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £24,500 from University of West London. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 14 and University of West London in 11, with 1 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
#1201
#78
Guardian UK
#108
1892
Established
1860
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 West London

85.1%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
27.1%

International

International student share

240
338

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

41 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 West London

Also taught at both: Architecture, Economics, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Midwifery, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Physics, Planning & Housing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Management, Social Sciences (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Nursing (General), Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,650 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 West London

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,650 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 West London?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Children's Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 29 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of West London better for Building & Construction?

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £24,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 90% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

London South Bank University teaches 14 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 6 more.

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

University of West London teaches 27 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics and 19 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses