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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary). University of Wolverhampton is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

London South Bank University vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Wolverhampton both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Computer Science and Law. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £670 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 23 and University of Wolverhampton in 6. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £28,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#78
Guardian UK
#85
1892
Established
1827
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

85.1%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
16.1%

International

International student share

240
270

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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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

40 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Management, Social Work, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Psychology (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nursing (General), Clinical Specialities, Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Wolverhampton is about £670 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 Wolverhampton

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    76%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction100%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £670 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Building & Construction, Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion and 28 more.

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

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £28,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 89% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Wolverhampton lists 270 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 Wolverhampton?

London South Bank University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Social Sciences (General), Applied & General Science and 7 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 28 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including History, Human Resource Management, Aerospace Engineering, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Anatomy & Pathology, English Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 20 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses