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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 York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

York

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on established, employment.

London South Bank University vs University of York at a glance

London South Bank University and University of York both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Building & Construction. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £27,500 at University of York: London South Bank University is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £27,250 at University of York: London South Bank University is about £8,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 14 and London South Bank University in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 10 and University of York in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#158
#601
THE World
#154
#78
Guardian UK
#20
1892
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

85.1%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
18.6%

International

International student share

240
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

38 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 York

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Management, Adult Nursing, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

London South Bank University is about £10,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of York
£27,250

London South Bank University is about £8,350 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 York

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    90%Satisfaction73%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    73%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    91%Satisfaction75%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    66%Satisfaction84%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Forensic Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £27,500 at University of York: London South Bank University is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £27,250 at University of York: London South Bank University is about £8,350 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 York?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Children's Nursing and 26 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of York better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £40,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 73% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 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 York?

London South Bank University teaches 17 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT and 9 more.

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

University of York teaches 44 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Mathematics, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Music, Archaeology, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, History and 36 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses